Botryoid odontogenic cyst
| Botryoid odontogenic cyst | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentistry |
Botryoid odontogenic cyst (BOC) is a type of developmental odontogenic cyst that is extremely rare.[1] It is thought to be a lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) variant with a higher risk of recurrence.[2] Weathers and Waldron coined the term BOC in 1973.[3] Adults over the age of 50 are the most affected.[4] BOC appears as a slow-growing lesion that is symptomatic in approximately 70% of cases.[5]
Signs and symptoms
BOC patients frequently complain of
swelling, as well as pain and paraesthesia. BOCs are larger cysts that range in size from 4 mm to 45 mm and can be unilocular or multilocular.[1]
Diagnosis
The BOC has a thin
fibrous connective-tissue wall on rare occasions.[6]
In terms of appearance, BOC shares similarities with some odontogenic tumors such as ameloblastoma, odontogenic myxoma, adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, and others. Incisional biopsy can be used to perform preoperative differential diagnosis.[6]
See also
References
- ^ PMC 3532799.
- PMID 18059246. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ISSN 0030-4220.
- ISSN 0901-5027.
- ISSN 1092-9134.
- ^ a b Yildirim, Benay; Baris, Emre (July 19, 2019). "Botryoid Odontogenic Cyst with Extensive Clear Cells". Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research. 19 (5). Biomedical Research Network+, LLC: 14589–14591. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
Further reading
- Neville, Brad W. (2016). "Cyst, Botryoid Odontogenic". Dental and Oral Pathology. Cham: Springer International Publishing. ISSN 2366-6269.
- Gurol, Muhtar; Burkes, E. Jeff; Jacoway, John (1995). "Botryoid Odontogenic Cyst: Analysis of 33 Cases". Journal of Periodontology. 66 (12). Wiley: 1069–1073. ISSN 0022-3492.