Year : 2016

Volume : Volume 6

Issue : Issue 1s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Rahul Sevkani
rsevkani@yahoo.in

Abstract

Background:  Glandular Odontogenic Cyst (GOC) is a rare developmental cyst of the jaws. The GOC’s importance relates to the fact that it exhibits a propensity for recurrence similar to the odontogenic keratocyst, and that it may be confused microscopically with central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CMEC). Numerous histopathologic features for the GOC have been described, but the exact microscopic criteria necessary for diagnosis have not been universally accepted. Furthermore, some of the microscopic features of GOC may also be found in dentigerous, botryoid, radicular, and surgical ciliated cysts. The histological features of GOC strongly suggest an origin from the remains of dental  lamina. Radiographically, GOC presents as well-defined radiolucencies with uni- or multilocular appearance. This report describes a case of GOC occurrence in the posterior mandibular ramus region in a 50-year-old female which is a rare combination of site and gender for occurrence.

Keywords: Glandular odontogenic cyst, oral surgery, dentistry.