Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising directly from a glandular odontogenic cyst of the mandible: a case report

摘要

Radiological findings of the central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) arising from a glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) of the mandible. a Panoramic radiograph showing a radiolucent cystic lesion (yellow arrows) in the right third molar region of the mandible. b CT showing a unilocular radiolucent lesion with a lingual side cortical bone resorption of the mandible. c Oral photography showing a cystic cavity in the same area after surgery. d MRI showing a contrast defect in the same area after the biopsy was taken