Odontogenic Keratocyst Mandible An Interesting Case report and Literature review

<p>The term odontogenic keratocyst was first described by Philipsen in 1956. This cyst actually arises<br>from the cell rests of dental lamina. It can occur anywhere in the jaw but is commonly seen in the<br>posterior part of the mandible. Since the clinical features and radiological appearance are not<br>characteristic this condition is commonly misdiagnosed. This is more so when the lesion is related to the nonvital tooth.<br>Odontogenic keratocyst has been rechristened as keratocystic odontogenic tumor by WHO working<br>group in 2005. This was necessitated to differentiate this lesion from its orthokeratinizing variant<br>which is currently considered as odontogenic cyst. This case report discusses odontogenic keratocyst<br>of mandible.