Question 47 (part 2) · LDEK · Benign tumors

Indicate true statements regarding calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor:

  1. A. it belongs to the malignant tumor group.
  2. B. it is second most common odontogenic tumor.
  3. C. it belongs to the group of tumors containing mesenchyme or odontogenic ectomesenchyme.
  4. D. it occurs most often in children in 1st decade of life.
  5. E. it is a tumor without sac, growing infiltrating between the bone trabeculae.
Hint

The Pindborg tumor is benign yet locally aggressive because of how it grows within bone – think about its capsule and surgical margins.

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