Abstract
The keratocystic odontogenic tumor is a benign developmental tumor with many distinguishing clinical and histologic features. These characteristics are reviewed in the setting of a typical presentation. The newly acknowledged neoplastic potential and its implications for treatment strategies are also discussed.
MeSH terms
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Humans
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Male
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Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology*
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Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery
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Odontogenic Cysts / diagnostic imaging
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Odontogenic Cysts / pathology*
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Odontogenic Cysts / surgery
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Odontogenic Tumors / diagnostic imaging
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Odontogenic Tumors / pathology*
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Odontogenic Tumors / surgery
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Radiography
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Young Adult