Glandular Odontogenic Cystin Maxilla : A Case Series

Abstract

Glandular odontogenic cyst is rare phenomenon with 0.012% to 0.03% frequency of all jaw cysts and worldwide prevalence of 0.17%. Diagnosis of Glandular odontogenic cyst, well known for its aggressive growth potential and high rate of recurrence, is very crucial. This report presents cases of two 50-year old individuals with Glandular odontogenic cyst presenting as a radiolucent lesion of maxilla. Final diagnosis was made on the basis of histopathological features and further confirmed by immunohistochemical analysis.

Glandular odontogenic cyst—Report of a rare case

“…Only two cases of GOCs have been previously reported from Nepal, and both cases were seen in maxilla. 8 The lesion is usually asymptomatic, 9 and this was true in our case as well. Radiographically, the features of GOC are variable and are not pathognomonic.…”

“…In contrast to this study, our case favored female predilection and the lesion was seen in posterior mandible rather than the anterior region. Only two cases of GOCs have been previously reported from Nepal, and both cases were seen in maxilla …”