Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor: A case report with review of literature

Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor is a rare odontogenic neoplasm first described by Praetorious et al in 1981. It is a solid variant of calcifying odontogenic cyst. This tumor shows no gender predilection and is seen more in mandibular anterior and molar region. Clinically, this tumor presents as two forms, Intraosseous & Extraosseous. Ghost cells are pathognomonic in diagnosing this tumor. Very few cases of this rare dentinogenic ghost cell tumor have been reported in the literature till date.