Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma of mandible: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare and aggressive malignant odontogenic tumor, which is often misdiagnosed as benign odontogenic tumor or metastatic tumor due to the non-specific histologic appearance and benign clinical presentation. CCOC requires early diagnosis and treatment due to the metastasis tendency. This paper reports a case of mandibular CCOC, aiming to improve the understanding of the disease through its diagnosis, treatment and postoperative follow-up.

Keywords

• clear cell odontogenic carcinoma
• clinical features
• diagnoses and treatment