Report of an odontogenic anterior mandible Keratocyte in a 50 years old woman with bucal swelling

ABSTRACT

Oral cysts are divided into two subgroups as odontogenic and non-odontogenic. One of the most common and important cysts is odontogenic keratocyst which called O.K.C. this lesion has a different nature and it is noted as a tumor lesion in recent years. This lesion most frequently appears in first and third decade of life and occurs in the posterior part of the mandibular bone. This lesion has a more extension than expansion. In this present study a case of O.K.C was presented with uncommon appearances. A 50 - year old female with history of expansion in the anterior part of mandibles was referred to the department of oral medicine, 600 NEZAJA center. Clinically, there were a bucal expansion without pain over the Teeth with crowding. Radiographic images and CT scan showed a unicystic radiolucency with teeth movement, without cortical perforation. After biopsy, the diagnosis of O.K.C was reported. Six months follow - up did not show any recurrent lesion. This article is recommended to the dentists because OKS has different clinical and radiographic findings. For this reason all cysts should be considered and evaluated