Abstract

The keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) is a relatively common oral and maxillofacial lesion that derives from remnants of the dental lamina. It is aggressive, grows rapidly and invades the surrounding tissues. Various treatment modalities and differing recurrence rates have been reported for KCOT. In order to treat a 24-year-old male patient with KCOT the first stage was marsupialisation. This was followed six months later by enucleation with the application of Carnoy's solution. The defect was filled completely with newly formed bone tissue after two years. This case shows that a large KCOT can be treated with a combination of conservative and aggressive methods.

Authors

Ozkan A, Bayar GR, Altug HA, Sencimen M, Senel B

Institution

Diyarbakir Military Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey. ydnozkan@yahoo.com

Source

Oral health and dental management 11:2 2012 Jun pg 69-73

MeSH

Acetic Acid
Cautery
Chloroform
Ethanol
Humans
Male
Mandibular Neoplasms
Neoplasm, Residual
Odontogenic Tumors
Young Adult

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22692273