Odontogenic Keratocyst Simulating Lateral Periodontal Cyst: A Case Report

OKC has been of special interest because of aggressive behavior, specific histopathological features, and high recurrence rate.4 The WHO has designated keratocyst OKC as a keratocystic odontogenic tumor because of its neoplastic nature and defined as a benign unior multicystic intraosseous tumor of odontogenic origin, with a characteristic lining of parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium and potential for aggressive infiltrative behavior.5 OKC commonly occurs due to remnants of basal cells of the oral epithelium and odontogenic epithelial show a male prediction with male to female ratio of 1.6:1. The lesion is more common in second and third decade; keratocyst can occur in any part of the upper and lower jaw, but majority occurring in the mandible, most frequently in the angle and ramus of the mandible.1,6 Radiographically, OKC present INTRODUCTION