Abstract

ATYPICAL PRESENTATION OF GLANDULAR ODONTOGENIC CYST IN THE ANTERIOR MANDIBLE: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Rashmi Saikhedkar, *Dr. Reshna Roy and Dr. Sukriti Paul

Abstract

Background: Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is an uncommon developmental odontogenic cyst of jaws with a relative frequency between 0.012 and 1.3%. Generally, this cyst is encountered in the anterior region of the mandible and is more common in females as per as literature. Result: GOC is often misdiagnosed with that of other odontogenic cysts such as lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) and others, Periapical cyst or if it has malignant transformation then it might turn to mucoepidermoid carcinoma. This case report presents a rare case of infected glandular odontogenic cyst in a 30 year old patient. Conclusion: This cyst is well known entity in the World Health Organization(WHO). It can be confused with Periapical or Lateral Periodontal Cyst so long term follow-up is often needed. Malignant transformation of GOC to mucoepidermoid carcinoma has also been reported. Moreover Immunohistochemistry can be applicable for confirmation of diagnosis.

Keywords: glandular odontogenic cyst, mucous cell, sialo-odontogenic cyst, epidermoid cell.