Keratocystic tumor in mandibular body region

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Case Report

Author Details : Harsimranjeet S. Pawar, Simran K. Pawar, Priya

Volume : 2, Issue : 4, Year : 2016

Article Page : 240-243

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Abstract

Odontogenic keratocyst(OKC) are developmental, non-inflammatory, chronic odontogenic cysts of epithelial origin derived from remnants of the dental lamina with a biologic behavior similar to that of benign neoplasm. The diagnostic approach is based on a combined analysis of the medical history, the clinical features, and the radiographic appearance. The diagnosis may be confirmed by the histopathology report. Finally, treatment consist of surgical excision and follow-up is characterized by a high rate of recurrence. The authors report a case of Keratocystic odontogenic tumor in a 27-year-old male patient in the left mandibular body region, and review the various diagnoses, therapeutics and follow up aspects of this aggressive tumor.

Keywords: Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor, OKC, Aggressive, Enucleation, Marsupialization, Recurrence

How to cite : Pawar H S, Pawar S K, Priya, Keratocystic tumor in mandibular body region. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016;2(4):240-243

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