Cysts of the Jaw: Classification and Focus on Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC)

Cysts of the Jaw: Classification and Focus on Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC)

Question. Classify cysts of the oral region. Give a detailed account of clinical, radiological, and histopathological features of odontogenic keratocyst.
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Classify cysts of the jaw. Write in detail the clinical, radiological, and histopathological features of odontogenic keratocyst.

Answer.

Radiological Features

“Understanding the classification of jaw cysts: Q&A explained”

• Odontogenic keratocyst is oval in shape and it extends to the body of mandible with mediolateral expansion.
• It is very small in size or it can exceed the diameter of 5cm.
• Margins of the cyst are hyperostotic.
• Mostly odontogenic keratocyst is unilocular and have smooth borders while some of the cysts show irregular borders too.

“Importance of studying jaw cysts for better diagnostic outcomes: Questions explained”

• Radiolucency is seen in the cystic part which appears to be hazy if keratin is present in the cavity.
• Radiolucency is surrounded by thin sclerotic rim.
• In some of the cases perforation of lingual and buccal cortical plates is seen.
• Displacement of inferior alveolar canal is seen downwards.