Figueiredo NR, Dinkar AD, Khorate MM. Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla: a case report and literature review.
Pan Afr Med J 2016;
25:116. [PMID:
28292079 PMCID:
PMC5325494 DOI:
10.11604/pamj.2016.25.116.10879]
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Abstract
Glandular Odontogenic Cyst is a relatively rare cyst of odontogenic origin, which shows glandular or salivary features that are thought to indicate the pluripotentiality of odontogenic epithelium. It is seen in middle-aged adults, and commonly involves the anterior region of the jaws, especially the mandible. It shows non-specific clinico-radiographic findings which may resemble other lesions, but has characteristic histopathologic features which help in its diagnosis. This paper reports an unusual presentation of a glandular odontogenic cyst which was diagnosed in a 64-year old female in the posterior maxilla, along with a literature review of this cyst, especially the cases reported in India in the past.
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