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Glandular odontogenic cyst: A rare entity
Monali Shah1, Hemant Kale1, Amena Ranginwala1
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Ahmedabad Dental College and Hospital, Santej, Gujarat, India.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP
|June 25, 2014
Summary
Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare jaw cyst. This case highlights diagnostic challenges and its potential to cross the midline, emphasizing the need for careful histopathological evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Developmental Odontogenic Cysts
Background:
- Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is an uncommon developmental odontogenic cyst, accounting for 0.012–1.3% of jaw cysts.
- GOC is exceptionally rare, with only 111 cases reported in English literature.
Observation:
- This report details a GOC case in a 40-year-old male, located in the left mandibular region.
- The cyst extended across the midline, an unusual presentation for this type of lesion.
Findings:
- GOC frequently occurs in the anterior mandible across a wide age range (mean 49.5 years) and shows a tendency for recurrence.
- Differential diagnosis is challenging due to overlapping histopathological features with other odontogenic cysts and central low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Implications:
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management of GOC.
- This case underscores the importance of considering GOC in the differential diagnosis of mandibular cystic lesions, especially those with atypical presentations.
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