Dentigerous cyst accompanied by a calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor: a case report

Introduction: Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign, but locally infiltrating neoplasm which accounts for less than 1% of all other tumors. The often associated with impacted teeth and twice as prevalent in the mandible. Dentigerous cysts are developmental cysts, commonly manifesting second third decades life. A greater incidence men women ratio 1.6:1 61.4% or unerupted teeth. Observation: 17-year-old Indian male reported to hospital an asymptomatic lesion lower first molar presence radiopaque entity inside. radiological differential diagnosis was calcifying tumor, adenomatoid dentigerous cyst. completely enucleated under general anesthesia sent histopathologic examination. Discussion: benign derived from tissue, forming 0.4–3.0% intraosseous (follicular) cyst usually attached crown tooth lined by reduced enamel epithelium. Conclusion: patient still follow-up has not shown any signs recurrence past 8 months after surgery.