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Orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst: a systematic review
1Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, UBC, 2199 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z3, BC, Canada. dmacdon@interchange.ubc.ca
Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology
|November 11, 2010
Summary
Orthokeratinized odontogenic cysts (OOCs) are more common in males and the mandible. While recurrence is rare, detailed clinical and radiographic data are often lacking at initial presentation.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic cysts
- Radiology
Background:
- Orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst (OOC) is a rare jaw cyst.
- Understanding its clinical and radiographic features is crucial for diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the clinical and radiographic features of OOC.
- To compare the frequency of OOC across different global populations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of case series from MEDLINE and LILACS databases.
- Inclusion criteria focused on consecutive case series of OOCs.
Main Results:
- 37 reports on 36 case series were analyzed.
- OOC predominantly affects males and the mandible.
- Radiographically, OOCs are typically radiolucent, unilocular, and associated with unerupted teeth.
- Recurrence was observed in 4% of cases, exclusively in the Western group.
Conclusions:
- OOCs have a low recurrence rate, but it can occur.
- There is a significant lack of detailed clinical and radiographic information in reported OOC cases.
- Further research with long-term follow-up is needed.
