Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla: a case report and literature review.

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Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla: a case report and literature review.

Pan Afr Med J. 2016;25:116

Authors: Figueiredo NR, Dinkar AD, Khorate MM

Abstract
Glandular Odontogenic Cyst is a relatively rare cyst of odontogenic origin, which shows glandular or salivary features that are thought to indicate the pluripotentiality of odontogenic epithelium. It is seen in middle-aged adults, and commonly involves the anterior region of the jaws, especially the mandible. It shows non-specific clinico-radiographic findings which may resemble other lesions, but has characteristic histopathologic features which help in its diagnosis. This paper reports an unusual presentation of a glandular odontogenic cyst which was diagnosed in a 64-year old female in the posterior maxilla, along with a literature review of this cyst, especially the cases reported in India in the past.

PMID: 28292079 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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