Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Recurrent odontogenic keratocyst within the masticatory space

저작근 공간에서 재발된 치성각화낭

  • Lim, Su-Yeon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Huh, Kyung-Hoe (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yi, Won-Jin (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Institute, and BK21, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Choi, Hyun-Bae (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Choi, Soon-Chul (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
  • 임수연 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 허경회 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 구강악안면방사선학교실, 치학연구소) ;
  • 이원진 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 구강악안면방사선학교실, 치학연구소 및 BK21) ;
  • 최현배 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 최순철 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 구강악안면방사선학교실, 치학연구소)
  • Published : 2008.06.30
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Abstract

The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a developmental odontogenic cyst typically occurring in the jaws. Since the first description of OKC was published in 1956, the lesion has been of particular interest because of its specific histopathologic features, high recurrence rate, and aggressive behavior. Recurrences most commonly arise within bone at the site of the original cyst. However, as lining cells may find their way into surrounding tissues either from implantation during surgery or from cortical perforation recurrences may arise at a distance from the original cyst. Here, we report a rare case of recurrent OKC which was first developed in mandible and recurred within the masticatory space.

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