Bilateral Glandular Odontogenic Cyst of Mandible: A Rare Occurrence

Abstract

Glandular odontogenic cysts (GOCs) of the jaw are rare with well-defined limits radiologically, unusual histopathological features and a high recurrence rate. The radiographic appearance of GOCs vary and are not pathognomonic. Definitive diagnosis of the GOC is established only by histopathological examinations. Histologically, GOC is characterized by a thin nonkeratinized squamous epithelial lining, with papillary projections, nodular thickenings, mucous (goblet) cells with intraepithelial mucous pools and intraepithelial glandular, microcystic or duct-like structures. We present an unusual case of a bilateral GOC in the mandible. This case report is also the first documented case of bilateral GOC in the mandible.

Glandular odontogenic cyst—a review of characteristic features, treatment, and recurrence

“…Silva et al (24) also applied the solution for 3 minutes following enucleation of a recurrent cyst and no further re-Scripta Scientifica Medicinae Dentalis, 2023;9(2): [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Medical University of Varna currence was seen 1 year postoperatively. Akkas et al (36) described a bilateral occurrence of GOC in the mandible. Both lesions were unilocular and treated with peripheral ostectomy and application of Carnoy's solution.…”

Developmental odontogenic cysts with special focus on the occurrence of multiple cysts: a single-centre retrospective study from the Czech Republic

“…Even a case simultaneously presenting an OKC and bilateral DC was reported [24]. Other multiple DOCs, such as multiple OOCs [25,26], BCs/LPCs [27], COCs [28,29], and GOCs [30,31] are very rare and, to the best of our knowledge, are not associated with any syndrome. This retrospective study aimed (i) to evaluate the distribution of various types DOCs in patients presenting with these cysts over the last ten years in a large university hospital in the Czech Republic serving a population of approx.…”