Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 12

Deceptive Cyst in the Oral Cavity-A Case Report

1PhD Research Scholar, BIHER, Associate Professor,

2Post Graduate, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital

3Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital

4Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Hemalatha V. T., MDS PhD Research Scholar, BIHER Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai-100 Phone: 9943932757 Email: drhemalathamds@gmail.com

Online published on 4 April, 2020.

Abstract

Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOTs) are called for their disputed peculiar characteristics, varied origin, unique propensity to recur, disputed treatment methods and can occur anywhere in the jaw, but mainly seen in the posterior part of the mandible. On radiographically, it present, as well-defined radiolucent lesions with smooth and generally corticated margins. They are benign intraosseous tumors of odontogenic origin that occur most mainly in the jaw. The average reported recurrence rate ranges from 30 to 62 present.

Keywords

Keratocyst, Odontogenic, Molar, Ramus