Maxillary Odontogenic Keratocyst

Abstract The Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is one of the most aggressive odontogenic cysts. OKCs of the maxilla are particularly rare with less than 1% of cases reported in the literature. A 29-year-old female patient presented with pain and loose upper molars. Imaging confirmed an ectopic tooth at t...

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Published inJournal of surgical case reports Vol. 2022; no. 4; p. rjac078
Main Authors Walsh, Michael, Hussein, Mansoor A, Carter, Marguerite, Abdulrahman, Shawkat
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Oxford University Press 01.04.2022
Subjects
Case Report
Odontogenic Keratocyst
maxillary sinus
Carnoy’s solution
endoscopic sinus surgery
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Summary:Abstract The Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is one of the most aggressive odontogenic cysts. OKCs of the maxilla are particularly rare with less than 1% of cases reported in the literature. A 29-year-old female patient presented with pain and loose upper molars. Imaging confirmed an ectopic tooth at the osteomeatal complex and a maxillary OKC. These were endoscopically surgically removed and two teeth were encountered at the maxillary antrum. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of OKC of the maxilla. Surveillance with CT imaging and clinical assessment at 6 months shows no evidence of recurrence.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjac078