NCIt related terms : Clear cell odontogenic tumor;
NCIt definition : A usually aggressive malignant neoplasm arising from tooth-forming tissues. It more
often affects older females and more frequently occurs in the mandible. It is characterized
by the presence of malignant epithelial cells with clear cytoplasm and a fibrotic
stroma formation. It may recur and metastasize. Metastases may occur in the lymph
nodes, lungs, and bones. Treatment of choice is resection with clean margins.;