Big Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor of the Mandible: A Case Report
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Bruktawit Kebede1, Demerew Dejene1, Abebe Teka1
1Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery case team, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Background:
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a rare, benign, intraosseous tumor of odontogenic origin with a potential of aggressive and infiltrative behavior. It shows specific histopathological features, and has a high recurrence rate.
Case Details:
The presented case was of a 30 years old man from South Ethiopia, with a giant keratocystic odontogenic tumor of the mandible.
Conclusions:
Although the occurrence of KCOT is rare, attention should be given during its clinical diagnosis. In this report, we presented the aggressive surgical management of a KCOT in a 30 years old patient with no evidence of recurrence within six monthsof follow-up.
