Odontogenic Keratocyst: The Dos and Don’ts in a Clinical Case …
Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are benign intraosseous lesions with a high recurrence rate [1]. Men are more commonly affected than women, with most OKCs occurring in White populations [1 – 3]. The age distribution is wide, ranging from 8 to 82 years, with the peak of incidence reported in the second and third decade of life [4].
Factors and management techniques in odontogenic keratocysts…
Odontogenic keratocysts exhibit frequent recurrence, distinctive histopathological traits, a tendency towards aggressive clinical behavior, and a potential linkage to the nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. The aim of this systematic review is to ...
Odontogenic keratocyst | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2024年11月10日 · Epidemiology. Odontogenic keratocysts predominantly occur in younger patients (2 nd to 3 rd decades) 1,7 and may be seen in either the body or ramus of the mandible (~70% of all odontogenic keratocysts) or maxilla, comprising 5-10% of all jaw cysts. There may be a male predilection. Associations. basal cell nevus syndrome (or …
Safety and efficacy of adjunctive therapy in the treatment of ...
2023年3月27日 · The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a common cystic lesion in the jaw. Its management, however, is highly debated with no consensus on the best treatment option. Clinicians base their approach on treatment efficacy and associated morbidity.
Odontogenic Keratocyst in a 9-Month-Old Patient: A Case Report
2021年7月1日 · Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is a benign, intraosseous, odontogenic cyst which originates from the basal cells of overlying epithelium or from the dental lamina remnants. Clinically, they are presented as asymptomatic swellings, although can sometimes be associated with pain. Growth of an OKC leads …
Odontogenic keratocyst - Wikipedia
An odontogenic keratocyst is a rare and benign but locally aggressive developmental cyst. It most often affects the posterior mandible and most commonly presents in the third decade of life. [1] Odontogenic keratocysts make up around 19% of jaw cysts. [2] Despite its more common appearance in the bone region, it can affect soft tissue. [3]
Odontogenic Keratocyst: A Case Series of five Patients
2012年3月21日 · During the time period of August 2009 to August 2010, five cases of odontogenic keratocyst were admitted and treated under the care of Department of Otorhinolaryngology, MGMC and RI, Puducherry. Patients came to the ENT OPD with history of swelling in the cheek region, nasal obstruction, numbness in the upper alveolar region.
ODONTOGENIC KERATOCYST, FROM DIAGNOSIS TO …
2024年6月1日 · Odontogenic keratocyst is an epithelial-origin cyst known for its aggressiveness and high recurrence rate. It typically affects the posterior region of the mandible and is often associated with an impacted third molar.
American Journal of Case Reports | Odontogenic Keratocyst: The …
2022年8月4日 · The radiological features of odontogenic keratocysts can be confusing owing to their similarity with other intraosseous cysts. The aim of treatment is to minimize patient morbidity and to reduce the risk of recurrence, along with complete surgical excision.
Syndromic odontogenic keratocyst: A case report and review of ...
Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) may occur in two different forms, either as solitary (nonsyndromic OKCs) or as multiple OKCs (syndromic OKCs). Multiple OKCs usually occur as one of the findings in Gorlin–Goltz syndrome with other features such as skin carcinomas and rib, eye, and neurologic abnormalities.