Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the frequency and distribution of odontogenic tumors in Fortaleza, Brazil, and compare the findings with those reported in the literature. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 6231 oral lesions retrieved from 5 anatomic pathology services in Fortaleza, Brazil, over a 5-year period, were reviewed. In addition, the literature was searched for studies on odontogenic tumors ( OTs) according to the 2005 WHO classification. RESULTS: Within the total 6231 oral lesions, 185 (2.97%) were OTs, all benign. OTs presented a female predilection, with a male:female ratio of 0.62:1.00. These neoplasms occurred over a wide range of ages (1 to 78 years), with a mean of 30.5 years. Ameloblastomas, keratocystic odontogenic tumors, and odontomas were the most frequent OT types. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Rafael Lima Verde Osterne, Renata Galvão de Matos Brito, Ana Paula Negreiros Nunes Alves, Roberta Barroso Cavalcante, Fabrico Bitu Sousa |
Journal | Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics
(Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod)
Vol. 111
Issue 4
Pg. 474-81
(Apr 2011)
ISSN: 1528-395X [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21239191
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2011 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Distribution
- Aged
- Brazil
(epidemiology)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mouth Neoplasms
(epidemiology)
- Odontogenic Tumors
(epidemiology)
- Prevalence
- Retrospective Studies
- Sex Distribution
- Sex Ratio
- Young Adult
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