Keratocystic odontogenic tumor. Case report and review of the literature

N Y State Dent J. 2013 Mar;79(2):44-7.

Abstract

Keratocystic odontogenic tumor is an intraosseous benign tumor of epithelial origin that can appear as a unicystic or multicystic lesion. It is characterized most significantly by its high recurrence rate. This is why surgical removal is the chosen therapeutic approach in most cases. However, while surgery may be the safest technique to prevent recidivism, it may also result in numerous complications with large tumors. A number of authors have suggested a more conservative treatment for large keratocystic odontogenic tumors. The case examined in this article is that of a 48-year-old male patient who presented with a five-month swelling on the left side of his face, located in the mandibular area.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use
  • Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Keratins
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Odontogenic Cysts / pathology
  • Odontogenic Cysts / surgery
  • Odontogenic Tumors / pathology*
  • Odontogenic Tumors / surgery
  • Therapeutic Irrigation

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Keratins
  • Chlorhexidine