Odontogenic Carcinoma Arising from Odontogenic Keratocyst

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is aggressive compared to other odontogenic cysts, but its malignant transformation is extremely rare. Odontogenic carcinoma may arise from an odontogenic cyst such as OKC. Here in, we introduce a case of odontogenic carcinoma assumed to have arisen from a preexisting OK...

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Published inThe Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 29 - 35
Main Authors Im, Kihyun, Han, Dawool, Kim, Junghun, Nam, Woong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한구강악안면병리학회 28.02.2020
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치의학
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Summary:Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is aggressive compared to other odontogenic cysts, but its malignant transformation is extremely rare. Odontogenic carcinoma may arise from an odontogenic cyst such as OKC. Here in, we introduce a case of odontogenic carcinoma assumed to have arisen from a preexisting OKC. Abnormal clinical and radiologic features seen in a previous or existing cyst may be warning signs of malignant transformation. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:1225-1577
2384-0900
DOI:10.17779/KAOMP.2020.44.1.004