TY - JOUR AU - Lamola, M AU - Masilela, MMJ AU - Adedoja, TO PY - 2022/12/19 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumour, a rare case of an African young female patient: Review of literature and report of a case JF - South African Dental Journal JA - S. Afr. dent. j. VL - 77 IS - 10 SE - Case Reports DO - 10.17159/2519-0105/2022/v77no10a5 UR - https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sadj/article/view/15332 SP - 620-624 AB - <p>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.</p> ER -