Surgical Removal of Odontogenic Keratocyst: Case Report
Keratocyst is an odontogenic cyst that has growth potential, aggressiveness, histological behavior, and high recurrence rate, unlike radicular and dentigerous cysts. From this perspective, keratocyst was classified by World Health Organization as an odontogenic tumor in 2005, but portrayed as a cyst in the 2017 classification. Usually diagnosed on routine radiographic examinations, it is characterized by uni or multilocular radiolucent lesion. Frequently found in the posterior region and ramus of the mandible. The recommended treatment is surgical removal, by means of enucleation or marsupialization, bone resection, and the association between techniques. It has a high recurrence rate, usually related to the associated remaining tooth or to the surgical technique. The purpose of this article is to present a case of keratocyst, diagnosed accidentally in a routine radiographic exam, and treated by enucleation.
Keywords: odontogenic keratocyst; odontogenic cysts; odontogenic tumors; oral diagnosis; oral surgery.
Citation: Cunha KLB, de Mello DNP, Utumi ER, Collicchio LA, Pedron IG. “Surgical Removal of Odontogenic Keratocyst: Case Report”. SVOA Dentistry 2:5 (2021) Pages 227-231.
