Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumour, a rare case of an African young female patient: Review of literature and report of a case

Authors

  • M Lamola Limpopo Department of Health, WF Knobel Hospital, General Dentistry. South Africa. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2136-990X
  • MMJ Masilela Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pietersburg Academic Hospital, Oral Pathology Unit. South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9702-5797
  • TO Adedoja Implantology. Mankweng Hospital, General Dentistry. South Africa.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no10a5

Keywords:

Dentinogenic ghost cell tumour, Ghost cells, Maxilla

Abstract

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.

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Published

2022-12-19

How to Cite

Lamola, M., Masilela, M., & Adedoja, T. (2022). Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumour, a rare case of an African young female patient: Review of literature and report of a case. South African Dental Journal, 77(10), 620–624. https://doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no10a5