As infrequent as it may be, a calcifying odontogenic tumor As infrequent as it may be, a calcifying odontogenic tumor is more commonly seen in the late decades of life. It is a locally aggressive lesion that might interfere function by virtue of its expansile growth through the cortices of the involved jaw. This is a case report of Pindborg tumor in 11 year old male in the right mandibular body region and a rundown on the various investigations done and the final treatment plan adopted. A review of literature on the lesion and justification for the chosen treatment modality is included.
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