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The WHOHistological typing of odontogenic tumours. A commentary on the second edition

1992; Wiley; Volume: 70; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/1097-0142(19921215)70

1097-0142

Ivor R. H. Kramer, J. J. Pindborg, Mervyn Shear,

Tumors and Oncological Cases

This article introduces the revised World Health Organization (WHO) classification of odontogenic tumors and jaw cysts and certain bone lesions that either are peculiar to the jaws or have distinctive features in that location. The new and revised classification is compared with the previous version, the reasons for the changes are outlined, and reference is made to a number of newly characterized lesions that have been included.