Clinical Presentation
This case report details a clear cell odontogenic carcinoma metastasizing to the 5th lumbar vertebra and hip three years post-initial diagnosis [PMID:12509974].
Diagnosis
The diagnosis was confirmed through comparison of histological features and immunohistochemistry, initially misdiagnosed as a calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor [PMID:12509974].
Prognosis & Follow-up
The case underscores the unpredictable nature of clear cell odontogenic carcinomas and emphasizes the necessity for extended monitoring post-treatment [PMID:12509974].
References
1 Kumar M, Fasanmade A, Barrett AW, Mack G, Newman L, Hyde NC. Metastasising clear cell odontogenic carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature. Oral oncology 2003. link00012-x)
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