Odontogenic Keratocyst with Horizontal Impaction of Third Molar

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), previously known as keratocystic odontogenic tumor, are benign cystic lesions involving the mandible or maxilla and are believed to arise from dental lamina. What makes this cyst special is its aggressive behavior and high recurrence rate. This cyst is predominantly see...

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Published inArchives of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 113 - 116
Main Authors Maryam, Hannah, Ratnakar, Harshita Bejai, Rithul, P., Majumder, Bhargabi Paul, Varghese, Anita M, Poonja, Preethi A., Rao, Prasanna Kumar, Kini, Raghavendra, Gonsalves, Nithin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01.01.2021
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dentigerous cyst
impacted teeth
odontogenic keratocyst
reduced enamel epithelium
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Summary:Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), previously known as keratocystic odontogenic tumor, are benign cystic lesions involving the mandible or maxilla and are believed to arise from dental lamina. What makes this cyst special is its aggressive behavior and high recurrence rate. This cyst is predominantly seen in younger patients (2 nd –3 rd decade) and may be seen in either the body or ramus of the mandible or maxilla. The distribution between sexes varies from equality to a male-to-female ratio of 1.6:1, except in children. There may be male predilection. Radiographically, it appears as unilocular or multilocular lesions with scalloped contour. This cyst is commonly detected incidentally. When symptomatic, jaw swelling and pain are common symptoms associated with this tumor. Less commonly, trismus and paresthesia may occur. Here, we present a case of OKC in a young male patient associated with an impacted right mandibular third molar.
ISSN:2321-4848
DOI:10.4103/amhs.amhs_12_21