Odontogenic Keratocyst Involving Maxillary Sinus

Journal Title: Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is a benign odontogenic cystic lesion which arises from dental lamina lined by parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Odontogenic Keratocyst is (OKC) also termed as Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour (KCOT) (WHO 2005). Most frequently it involves posterior of the mandible than maxilla. OKC in the maxillary sinus is rarely reported. The treatment approaches vary in case to case manner. However regular follow up for minimum of five years is required.

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Muhammad Ilyas, Jawad Kundi, Faryal Gul, Salman Khan, Syeda Shamal

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Muhammad Ilyas, Jawad Kundi, Faryal Gul, Salman Khan, Syeda Shamal (2017). Odontogenic Keratocyst Involving Maxillary Sinus. Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences, 3(2), 47-54. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-665164