Ghost (shadow) cells are seen in:___________?

Correct answer: D. All of the above

  • A. Amebloblastic fibroodontoma
  • B. Calcifying odontogenic cyst
  • C. Compound odontoma
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Ghost cells are most characteristic of the calcifying odontogenic cyst, but they may also occur in odontogenic lesions containing odontoma-like dental tissues, including ameloblastic fibro-odontoma and compound odontoma. Therefore, all listed lesions can show them.

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