Glandular odontogenic cyst associated with an impacted maxillary canine: A rare case report

Abstract

Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst of the oral cavity. The most common site of occurrence for GOC is a mandibular anterior region, presenting typically in the middle age and has a minor male predilection. This article presented a case of GOC and focused on the review of clinico-pathologic features of the lesions considered in the diff erential diagnosis. A 17-year-old female patient reported with pain and swelling in the right upper front tooth region since 8 months. Radiographically, a well-defi ned unilocular radiolucency is seen in relation to impacted right maxillary canine. A provisional diagnosis of the dentigerous cyst was given. The excised tissue revealed a stratifi ed squamous epithelial lining exhibiting cuboidal cells with goblet cells which are numerous and foci of epithelial cells presenting with eosinophilic material resembling mucin. The present case was associated with an impacted maxillary canine, which is found to be a very rare location for GOC. Thus, this case report of GOC will add to the existing knowledge of rare cysts.