Carnoy's in Aggressive Lesions: Our Experience.

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Dermatopathology

Background:

• Carnoy's solution is a chemical cauterizing agent used for aggressive maxillofacial lesions.
• Its efficacy has been documented for odontogenic keratocysts, unicystic ameloblastomas, and ossifying fibromas.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report institutional experience using Carnoy's solution for treating maxillofacial lesions.
• To evaluate the management of odontogenic keratocysts, ameloblastomas, and juvenile ossifying fibromas with Carnoy's solution.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective review of 14 maxillofacial lesions treated between 2006 and 2010.
• Treatment involved the application of Carnoy's solution as a chemical cauterizing agent.

Main Results:

• Seven cases of odontogenic keratocyst were treated.
• Four cases of ameloblastoma and one case of juvenile ossifying fibroma were managed.
• Carnoy's solution was utilized in the treatment of these diverse maxillofacial pathologies.

Conclusions:

• Carnoy's solution serves as a viable treatment option for various aggressive cysts and tumors in the maxillofacial region.
• The solution demonstrated utility in managing odontogenic keratocysts, ameloblastomas, and juvenile ossifying fibromas in this cohort.