Odontogenic Keratocyst (Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor) Mimicking A Dentigerous Cyst: Importance OF Histopathological Examination Kaushal Nitin*, Senior Lecturer, Goyal Sameer, Ex-Lecturer, Goyal Shruti, Dental Surgeon Address for Correspondence: Dr. Nitin Kaushal, Senior Lecturer, BRS Dental College and Hospital Village Sultanpur, Panchkula (Haryana), India
Online published on 7 December, 2011. Abstract Objective The objective of this case report is to highlight the fact that the odontogenic keratocysts have the ability to mimickdentigerous cysts radiographically when associated with an impacted tooth. Material and methods An incisional biopsy of the lesion was received with a provisional radiographic diagnosis of dentigerous cyst. The tissue received was processed and Hematoxylin and Eosin staining was performed. Results Upon histopathological examination it was found that it was an odontogenic keratocyat and not dentigerous cyst. Conclusion Radiographically, odontogenic keratocysts have the ability to mimic dentigerous cysts when associated with an impacted tooth. The final diagnosis must always be based on histopathological examination. Top Keywords odontogenic keratocyst, dentigerous cyst. Top |