Glandular odontogenic cyst: A case report

Glandular odontogenic cyst: Review of literature and report of two cases

Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst from the cell rests of Serres. GOC is locally aggressive with a tendency toward recurrence. The most common site of occurrence is the anterior mandible with an asymptomatic presentation. Radiographically, it presents as unilocular or multilocular radiolucency. It bears histopathological resemblance to low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. We report two cases of GOC occurring in a 16-year-old and a 33-year-old male patient with a review of the clinical presentation, histopathological features, and diagnostic aspects of GOC reported so far in literature.

Posterior mandibular glandular cyst: A rare case report

BACKGROUND

Odontogenic glandular cyst (GOC) is one of the uncommon cysts of the jaws with difficult diagnosis due to the presence of many clinical and histopathological overlaps with other odontogenic lesions, and the definitive diagnosis is only possible by histological examination. It is initially asymptomatic and affects the anterior mandible with no gender predilection. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment due to the high rate of recurrence. To date, there are less than 200 documented cases worldwide.

CASE PRESENTATION

A 33-year-old female patient who consulted the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery due to numbness and swelling. She has no medical history with medications or genetic diseases. The lesion was diagnosed as an odontogenic glandular cyst, and then treated with surgical resection and plate-and-screw replacement.

CLINICAL DISCUSSION

Odontogenic Glandular cyst is an uncommon cyst it is difficult to diagnose depending on clinical features and radiographic imaging only, the definitive diagnosis is based on histological examination. The preferred treatment is surgical resection with safety edges.

CONCLUSION

More care should be given to report this rare entity to assure accurate and early diagnosis.

Scalloped border as a possible diagnostic aid for differentiating jaw lesions: A pictorial essay

Purpose

The aim of this study was to introduce a category of jaw lesions comprising cysts and tumors associated with scalloped borders.

Materials and Methods

General search engines and specialized databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, PubMed Central, and Scopus, as well as an authoritative textbook, were used to find relevant studies by using keywords such as “jaw lesion,” “jaw disease,” “scalloping,” “scalloped border,” “scalloped margin,” “irregular border,” and “irregular margin.” Out of 289 articles, 252 records were removed because they were duplicates, did not have a relevant title, or did not mention the frequency of findings described using the term “scalloped border.” Finally, 37 closely related articles were chosen.

Results

According to the relevant literature, scalloped borders are found most frequently in ameloblastoma, followed by simple bone cyst, central giant cell granuloma, odontogenic keratocyst, and glandular odontogenic cyst.

Conclusion

The lesions most frequently reported to have scalloped borders are ameloblastoma, central giant cell granuloma, odontogenic keratocyst, simple bone cyst, and glandular odontogenic cyst.

Glandular odontogenic cyst-Report of a rare case

Glandular odontogenic cyst is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst that bears similarity to several other odontogenic lesions. Till 2017, only 169 such cases have been reported in the literature. Herein, we describe one more case of it occurring in a 35-year-old female patient.

The reliability of MAML2 gene rearrangement in discriminating between histologically similar glandular odontogenic cysts and intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinomas

OBJECTIVE

MAML2 expression is proven in the majority of mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MECs) arising in salivary glands. MEC can also occur intraosseously (IMEC). Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is an odontogenic cyst with histologic overlap with IMEC. This study aimed to determine the reliability of MAML2 in distinguishing IMEC cases from GOC cases.

STUDY DESIGN

An institutional review board-approved retrospective search of IMEC, GOC, and IMEC with prior history of GOC was performed within the archives of the University of Florida and the University of Alberta Oral Pathology Biopsy Services. Nine cases from 5 patients were selected. Break-apart fluorescent in situ hybridization analysis was performed on 7 cases for the presence of MAML2 rearrangement.

RESULTS

Four cases had negative MAML2 gene rearrangement, and 3 cases had positive MAML2 gene rearrangement.

CONCLUSIONS

Although it can be concluded that the 3 cases with positive translocation for MAML2 were IMECs, the same conclusion could not be drawn for the 4 cases with negative translocation. Whether the cases that were negative for translocation were GOCs with MEC-like islands or were MAML2-negative IMECs could not be ascertained. Therefore, MAML2 rearrangement is not always reliable in differentiating IMECs from GOCs with overlapping histology.

Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla: a case report and literature review

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.

Glandular Odontogenic Cyst of Mandible: A Rare Entity

Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst. It is a slow growing and asymptomatic swelling, usually affecting middle aged men and has tendency to reoccur. Here, we report a case of GOC in the anterior portion of mandible diagnosed by histopathology.

Pediatric Odontogenic Cysts of the Jaws

Odontogenic cysts represent a common form of pathology of the jaws, and the natural history, clinicopathologic findings, and appropriate management strategies are important to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Odontogenic cysts in the pediatric populations are important pathologic entities given their potential impact on the growth and development of the maxillofacial complex. Inappropriate management strategies can severely affect the form and function of the growing child. Categorizing pediatric odontogenic cysts into inflammatory or developmental causes provides a convenient way of conceptualizing these various entities and helps facilitate the appropriate diagnosis and the subsequent management.

Glandular odontogenic cyst: a rare entity revealed and a review of the literature

A glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a developmental cyst that is a clinically rare and histopathologically unusual type of odontogenic cyst. GOCs are now relatively well-known entities; their importance relates to the fact that they exhibit a propensity for recurrence rates from 21% to 55%, similar to odontogenic keratocysts, and may be confused microscopically with central mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Furthermore, some microscopic features of GOCs may also be found in dentigerous, botryoid, radicular and surgical ciliated cysts. The present case report aims to describe a typical case of GOC, throwing light on its epidemiology and origin, as well as on its clinical, radiographic and microscopic features, which may be helpful for diagnosis in problematic cases, long-term follow-up and to determine the most appropriate treatment.

Glandular odontogenic cyst - Literature review and report of a paediatric case

Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is an extremely rare lesion occurring in the jawbones. The present paper is a review of 181 cases of GOCs reported in English literature, since it was first reported by Padayache and Van Wyk in 1987. Mandible was involved in 130 cases and maxilla in 51 cases. Anterior mandible was the most common area of involvement. Radiographic appearance was that of a unilocular radiolucency in 98 of 176 reported cases. Rest presented as multilocular radiolucency. Cortical expansion was observed in 136 of the 180 reported cases while cortex breach or perforation was seen in 81 cases. The treatment of choice was that of minor procedures that included enucleation with or without curettage, peripheral ostectomy, cryotherapy, etc. in 157 of the total 177 reported cases. Marginal jaw resection, segmental mandibulectomy etc. was reported in 20 cases. Although minor surgical procedures were the treatment of choice in most studies, two major studies of Kaplan et al. and Fowler et al. involving 111 and 46 cases, recorded a recurrence rate of 35.9 and 19.6%, respectively. The age range was between 11 and 82 years. The respective mean age of patients in the above mentioned studies was 45.7 for Kaplan's and 51 years for Fowler's whereas in our study, the mean age was 45.9 years. Very rarely does GOC presents itself in a paediatric patient. The paper also reports a case of an 11-year-old child whose histopathogy came out to be a case of a GOC.

Glandular odontogenic cyst of the anterior mandible

Context:

Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare cyst occurring in the middle-age people with mandibular anterior as the common site of occurrence.

Case Report:

We report a case of massive GOC in a 65-year-old female with an emphasis on its clinical course, histological features, and treatment modalities.

Conclusion:

The aggressiveness and recurrences of GOC warrants clinicians for the careful examination, treatment, and long-term follow-up.

Glandular odontogenic cyst mimicking ameloblastoma in a 78-year-old female: A case report

Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare, potentially aggressive jaw lesion. The common radiographic features include a well-defined radiolucency with distinct borders, presenting a uni- or multilocular appearance. A cystic lesion in the posterior mandible of a 78-year-old female was incidentally found. Radiographs showed a unilocular lesion with a scalloped margin, external root resorption of the adjacent tooth, and cortical perforation. This lesion had changed from a small ovoid shape to a more expanded lesion in a period of four years. The small lesion showed unilocularity with a smooth margin and a well-defined border, but the expanded lesion produced cortical perforation and a lobulated margin. The provisional diagnosis was an ameloblastoma, whereas the histopathological examination revealed a GOC. This was a quite rare case, given that this radiographic change was observed in the posterior mandible of an elderly female. This case showed that a GOC can grow even in people in their seventies, changing from the unilocular form to an expanded, lobulated lesion. Here, we report a case of GOC with characteristic radiographic features.