Dentigerous cyst (DC) is one of the most common odontogenic cysts of the jaws and
rarely recurs. On the other hand, keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT), formerly
known as odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), is considered a benign unicystic or
multicystic intraosseous neoplasm and one of the most aggressive odontogenic lesions
presenting relatively high recurrence rate and a tendency to invade adjacent tissue.
Two cases of these odontogenic lesions occurring in children are presented. They were
very similar in clinical and radiographic characteristics, and both were treated by
marsupialization. The treatment was chosen in order to preserve the associated
permanent teeth with complementary orthodontic treatment to direct eruption of the
associated permanent teeth. At 7-years of follow-up, none of the cases showed
recurrence.
The results suggest that HPV is not likely to play a role in the progression of malignant transformation in oral lesions. Nevertheless, the increased prevalence of HPV infection compared to normal oral mucosa and the fact that high-risk HPV types were the most frequently identified do not allow the exclusion of HPV as a risk factor in oral carcinogenesis.
Lichenoid drug reactions are more commom in skin, but they may also occur in the oral mucosa. It is difficult to diagnose these lesions due to their clinical similarity to the idiopathic oral lichen planus lesions. The present article reports a case of lichenoid reaction in oral mucosa associated to the use of carbamazepine, emphasizing the diagnostic process. Keywords: Carbamazepine; Lichen planus, oral; Mouth mucosa Resumo: As reações liquenoides por drogas são mais comuns na pele, mas também podem ocorrer na mucosa bucal. Estas lesões são de difícil diagnóstico por causa de sua semelhança clínica com às do líquen plano oral idiopático. O presente artigo relata um caso de reação liquenoide em mucosa bucal, associado ao uso de carbamazepina, no qual o processo de diagnóstico é enfatizado. Palavras-chave: Carbamazepina; Líquen plano bucal; Mucosa bucal
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