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: OTs are rare neoplasms and appear to show geographic variations. In Fortaleza, Brazil, they are more common in female patients, with ameloblastoma followed by keratocystic odontogenic tumors as the most frequent OTs.
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: OTs are rare neoplasms and appear to show geographic variations. In Fortaleza, Brazil, they are more common in female patients, with ameloblastoma followed by keratocystic odontogenic tumors as the most frequent OTs.
Authors: Marina Rolo Pinheiro da Rosa; Aline Semblano Carreira Falcão; Hellen Thais Fuzii; Maria Sueli da Silva Kataoka; André L R Ribeiro; Enrique Boccardo; Adriane Sousa de Siqueira; Ruy G Jaeger; João de Jesus Viana Pinheiro; Sérgio de Melo Alves Júnior Journal: Tumour Biol Date: 2014-08-07
Authors: Peer W Kämmerer; Daniel Schneider; Eik Schiegnitz; Sarah Schneider; Christian Walter; Bernhard Frerich; Martin Kunkel Journal: Clin Oral Investig Date: 2015-11-27 Impact factor: 3.573