Botryoid odontogenic cyst: Report of a case with extensive epithelial proliferation

Ucok, O; Yaman, Z; Gunhan, O; Ucok, CAHİT; Dogan, N; Baykul, T

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2005.01.005

Botryoid odontogenic cyst: Report of a case with extensive epithelial proliferation

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Ucok O., Yaman Z., Gunhan O., Ucok C., Dogan N., Baykul T.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, vol.34, no.6, pp.693-695, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 34 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijom.2005.01.005
Journal Name: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.693-695
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Botyroid odontogenic cyst (BOC) is considered a rare multilocular variant of the lateral periodontal cyst. In this report; clinical and histopathological features of a case of BOC found in mandibular mental region of a 32-year-old woman is presented. There was a multilocular radiolucency extending from the roots of the right premolar to the left premolar, involving almost the whole height of the mandible. Histologically, there was extensive intraluminal epithelial proliferation in the lining and MIB-1 positive cells were noted in the basal layer. © 2005 International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.