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J Contemp Med. 2013; 3(1): 45-48


Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor in the mandible - An unusual case report

Anoop Kurian Mathew, Prashanth Shenai, Laxmikanth Chatra, KM Veena, Prasanna Kumar Rao, Rachana Vishnudas Prabhu.

Abstract
Keratocysytic Odontogenic tumor is a lesion occurring in the oral cavity that has a high recurrence rate. This lesion has an ability to mimic other lesions affecting the jaw. The tumor has a varied clinical and radiographic presentation. This article presents a case report of a 45 year old male patient presenting with an asymptomatic swelling on the right lower jaw associated with an impacted tooth and depicts an unusual radiographic picture.

Key words: odontogenic tumor, keratocyst, recurrence



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