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KMID : 0358920080350040731
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2008 Volume.35 No. 4 p.731 ~ p.736
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ODONTOGENIC KERATOCYST OF A FEMALE CHILD, A CASE REPORT
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Lee Ji-Min
Park Jae-Hong
Kim Kwang-Chul
Choi Sung-Chul
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Abstract
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Odontogenic keratocyst is classified as a developmental odontogenic cyst and is believed to arise from cell rests of the dental lamina. It accounts for 3% to 11% of all jaw cysts and they occur twice as often in the mandible as in the maxilla. Histologically, the cysts are lined by stratified, keratinizing, squamous epithelium. Daugther cysts or microcysts are often observed microscopically. The recurrence rate has been reported variously, but is known by its high recurrence rate. These lesions are more common in males than in females, occur over a wide age range and are typically diagnosed during the 2nd and 3rd decade. The diagnosis depends on the cyst’s microscopic features and is independent of its location and radiographic appearances. This cyst is a radiolucent lesion that is often multiloculated, has a smooth or scalloped border. The cyst is characteristically located in the body and ramus of the mandible, and often occurs in conjunction with an impacted tooth. This case report describes an odontogenic keratocyst on the lower right molar area of an 8-year-old girl. The cyst was removed under the general anaesthesia, and is being checked regularly for any recurrences.
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KEYWORD
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Odontogenic Keratocyst, Cyst enucleation, Ectopic eruption
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