Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa

Background: This is a case of Calcifying Ghost Cell Odontogenic Cyst (CGCOC) which aims to collate the findings of studies done on ghost cells, to pave the path for further investigative research to better understand the pathogenesis of lesions showing ghost cell formation.  Materials & Methods: A 13 year old female patient presented with a swelling on the right lower jaw. Histopathological evaluation of biopsied tissue was done using haematoxylin and eosin stain. Results:  An abundance of ghost cells both in the cystic lumen and connective tissue stroma was revealed in the tissue specimen.  Conclusion: The occurrence of non-neoplastic and neoplastic variants of the lesion with similar cellular and histomorphologic features determine choice of therapeutic modalities and follow up. The unravelling of the true nature of ghost cells can throw light on the dualistic nature of this lesion.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Karla Carvalho, Liberty Apartments, Flat No:202, Feira Alta, Mapusa Goa-403507, E-mail: karlamariac@gmail.com

This article may be cited as: Dhupar A, Spadigam A, Carvalho K, Syed S.  Calcifying Ghost Cell Odontogenic Cyst:  A Case Report & A Review of Literature. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(1):148-151.