Resumo

LAMOLA, M; MASILELA, MMJ  e  ADEDOJA, TO. Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumour, a rare case of an African young female patient: Review of literature and report of a case. S. Afr. dent. j. [online]. 2022, vol.77, n.10, pp.620-624. ISSN 0375-1562.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no10a5.

Dentinogenic ghost cell tumour (DGCT) is a very rare aggressive benign odontogenic tumour with high recurrence rate and a potential to transform into malignancy. It can render facial disfigurement. The tumour is most frequently encountered in males than females with a ratio of 2:1. The peak incidence is in patients aged 40 - 60 years and the posterior mandible is slightly more affected than the maxilla. Segmental resection is a recommended surgical treatment and long-term postsurgical follow up is essential. This paper discusses a case of a 20-year-old African female patient who was diagnosed with a DGCT.

Palavras-chave : Dentinogenic ghost cell tumour; Ghost cells; Maxilla.

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