The describe a case of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT), also known as Pindborg tumor, an odontogenic tumor with interesting and distinctive histologic features. Although benign, CEOT is locally aggressive. and incomplete surgical resection often leads to recurrences; consequently, recognition of CEOT by the pathologist is essential for optimal patient management. In must cages, familiarity with the histologic futures of CEOT should permit i correct pathologic diagnosis to be rendered with little difficulty, although there ate variants, and mimics of CEOT with which tine should be familiar.