ODONTOGENIC KERATOCYST OF A FEMALE CHILD, A CASE REPORT

Lee, Ji-Min; Park, Jae-Hong; Kim, Kwang-Chul; Choi, Sung-Chul

Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2008;35(4):731-736.
Published online November 30, 2008.

ODONTOGENIC KERATOCYST OF A FEMALE CHILD, A CASE REPORT

Ji-Min Lee, Jae-Hong Park, Kwang-Chul Kim, Sung-Chul Choi

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

치성각화성낭종 (Odontogenic Keratocyst)환자의 치험례

이지민, 박재홍, 김광철, 최성철

경희대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실, 구강생물학 연구소

Correspondence: Jae-Hong Park, Tel: 02-958-9371, Email: pedopjh@khu.ac.kr

Received: 3 April 2008 • Accepted: 24 July 2008

Abstract

Odontogenic keratocyst is classified as a developmental odontogenic cyst and is believed to arise from cell rests of the dental lamina. It accounts for 3% to 11% of all jaw cysts and they occur twice as often in the mandible as in the maxilla. Histologically, the cysts are lined by stratified, keratinizing, squamous epithelium. Daugther cysts or microcysts are often observed microscopically. The recurrence rate has been reported variously, but is known by its high recurrence rate. These lesions are more common in males than in females, occur over a wide age range and are typically diagnosed during the 2nd and 3rd decade. The diagnosis depends on the cyst’s microscopic features and is independent of its location and radiographic appearances. This cyst is a radiolucent lesion that is often multiloculated, has a smooth or scalloped border. The cyst is characteristically located in the body and ramus of the mandible, and often occurs in conjunction with an impacted tooth. This case report describes an odontogenic keratocyst on the lower right molar area of an 8-year-old girl. The cyst was removed under the general anaesthesia, and is being checked regularly for any recurrences.

Key Words: Odontogenic Keratocyst, Cyst enucleation, Ectopic eruption