An odontogenic keratocyst: Correlating histopathological and clinicoradiographic features avoids a diagnostic dilemma

Abstract

Odontogenic lesions are often seen as challenging diagnostic lesions. Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a developmental odontogenic cyst, characterized by unique and distinct histopathologic characteristics and an aggressive biologic behavior. Inflammatory changes in the cystic lining epithelium may result in diagnostic dilemma histologically. In Such cases one should consider clinicoradiographic features for better diagnosis. As such lesions has high recurrence rate it is necessary to perform a periodic radiographic monitoring. This article integrate the necessary clinical and radiographic findings required to address the odontogenic keratocyst.