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Odontogenic Keratocysts: Review of the Literature and Report of a Case
Author(s) -
Blanchard Steven B.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1997.68.3.306
Subject(s) - keratocyst , odontogenic , enucleation , dental lamina , basal cell nevus syndrome , medicine , odontogenic cyst , keratocystic odontogenic tumor , cyst , dentistry , dermatology , pathology , basal cell , surgery , basal cell carcinoma
T he odontogenic keratocyst is a common odontogenic cyst which accounts for 10% of all oral cysts. Odontogenic keratocysts are believed to arise from remnants of the dental lamina and are found in locations which may be encountered by periodontists. Keratocysts have a distinctive histopathologic appearance and are known to be locally aggressive and have a high recurrence rate, thus requiring close long‐term follow‐up. Odontogenic keratocysts are one component of the basal cell nevus syndrome and all patients with odontogenic keratocysts should be evaluated for this syndrome. This paper reviews odontogenic keratocysts and presents a case treated by conservative enucleation and ultrasonic debridement of the cystic cavity with no evidence of recurrence at five years. J Periodontol 1997;68:306–311 .