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 epitheliu...

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (Gorlin syndrome) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by numerous basal cell carcinomas, keratocystic odontogenic tumors of the jaws, and diverse developmental defects. This disorder is associated with mutations in tumor suppressor gene Patched 1 (PTCH1). We present two patients with Gorlin syndrome, one sporadic and one familial. Clinical ex...

Objective: The aim of the study is to update our understanding clinicopathological features odontogenic keratocysts in a series 43 cases from single center.Material and Methods: This retrospective included 51 specimens patients diagnosed between 2010 2020. Microscopic findings, patients’ age, gender, lesion location, presence or absence recurrence were noted.Results: group 22 men 21 women with ...