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  • Title: Peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst.
    Author: Orsini G, Fioroni M, Rubini C, Piattelli A.
    Journal: J Clin Periodontol; 2002 Jan; 29(1):83-6. PubMed ID: 11846854.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC) is a rare lesion representing about 1% of jaw cysts. It may occur in a central (intraosseous) or peripheral (extraosseous) location. METHOD: A case of peripheral COC located on the gingiva, appearing as a painless, circumscribed, pink nodule has been reported. RESULTS: Peripheral, in contrast to central, COC tends to affect older patients. Peripheral COC is a less aggressive lesion than the central counterpart, and a simple excision biopsy is curative. CONCLUSION: The histological finding of a keratinized epithelium rich in ghost cells has helped in making the diagnosis.
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