Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor: A Case Report and Review.

Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) are uncommon benign slow-growing cysts of developmental origin partly exhibiting characteristics of a neoplasm. Until date, the exact behavior of CCOT had been enigmatic and still the lesion portrays a platform to be debatable. The lesion has been reviewed and readdressed from the date first reported about its diverse clinical and histopathological features. The name of the lesion itself has undergone extensive review for the same reason. We report a case of calcifying odontogenic cyst in the mandible with a review of the literature. This paper also highlights the update on nomenclature and classification.

Oral Atrophic Lichen Planus: Diagnosis and Management.

Lichen planus is a chronic T-cell mediated autoimmune disease, which affects the oral mucosa, skin, genital mucosa, scalp and nails. Oral lichen planus, the mucosal counterpart affects 0.5-2.0% of the general population and often seen in the fifth to sixth decades of life. The lesion is frequently seen in women. Since it is considered a potentially malignant disorder, early diagnosis with timely management and regular follow-up is very important to avoid further complications. This paper reports a case of atrophic lichen planus, highlights the classic picture of atrophic lichen planus, discusses the differential diagnoses and timely management and follow-up.