Case Report

Year : 2023 | Volume : 6 | Issue : 2 | Page : 6-11

Diagnostic Dilemma of Odontogenic keratocyst Mimicking a Dentigerous Cyst: A Case Report

Georgia Benitha 1*,Syed Wali Peeran 2

1 Geo Aesthetic and Dental clinic, 198/A RajaRaja CholanStreet, Kumaran Nagar, Padi, Chennai 600050, 2 Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Georgia Benitha

Geo Aesthetic and Dental Clinic, 198/A Raja Raja Cholan StreetKumaran Nagar, Padi Chennai 600050

Email ID: gerogiaben10@gmail.com

Abstract

Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are aggressive cysts with high recurrence rates and potential for infiltration. This case report presents a rare follicular OKC mimicking a dentigerous cyst in a 63-year-old male. Clinical suspicion and thorough histopathological examination were crucial for differentiating the two, leading to appropriate surgical management and ultimately preventing recurrence.

Keywords: Follicular OKC, Dentigerous cyst, Recurrence, aggressive cyst.

Financial support and sponsorship:

Nil.

Conflicts of interest:

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to Cite

Georgia Benitha, & Syed Wali Peeran. (2023). Diagnostic Dilemma of Odontogenic keratocyst Mimicking a Dentigerous Cyst: A Case Report. International Journal of Head and Neck Pathology, 6(2), 6–11. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjheadneckpathol.v6i2.978