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The glandular odontogenic cyst: an apparent entity.
D G Gardner1, H P Kessler, R Morency
1Division of Oral Pathology, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Denver 80262.
Journal of Oral Pathology
|September 1, 1988
Summary
A rare glandular odontogenic cyst of the jaws is described. This distinct jaw cyst entity occurs in both sexes, can recur, and may grow large, though some cases remain small.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic cysts
- Head and neck surgery
Background:
- Odontogenic cysts represent a diverse group of jaw lesions.
- The glandular odontogenic cyst is a rare entity with distinct histopathological features.
- Understanding its behavior and characteristics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report and characterize 8 cases of a rare jaw cyst.
- To establish the glandular odontogenic cyst as a distinct clinicopathological entity.
- To describe the clinical behavior, histopathology, and potential associations of this cyst.
Main Methods:
- Case series reporting 8 examples of the glandular odontogenic cyst.
- Detailed histopathological examination of cyst features.
- Clinical data collection including age, sex, recurrence, and size.
Main Results:
- The glandular odontogenic cyst affects both sexes across a wide age range.
- The lesion demonstrates a tendency to recur.
- Most cysts can become very large, but one case remained small over 9 years.
- An atypical example was associated with an ameloblastoma.
Conclusions:
- The glandular odontogenic cyst is a distinct entity within odontogenic cysts.
- Its potential for recurrence and significant growth warrants careful monitoring.
- Awareness of its histopathological features aids in differentiating it from other jaw lesions.