Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 83-89
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260111
Non-syndromic Bilateral Odontogenic Keratocyst of the Mandible with Diverse Histopathological Features - An Unusual Case Report
Dr. Sudipa Ghosh1, Dr. Sangeeth Siddabasappa2, Dr. Shivaprasad S3, Dr. Sujatha G P4, Dr. Ashok L.5
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, Karnataka, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sudipa Ghosh
ABSTRACT
Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is a cyst originating from the teeth & it’s associated structure, exhibiting aggressive clinical behavior. From the clinician's point of view, its heterogeneous presentation and high frequency of recurrence make it unique. It is aggressive with a comparatively high frequency of recurrence. Most often discovered by chance during routine radiographic examination, usually do not significantly enlarge the jaw bone; instead, expand antero-posteriorly. OKCs generally occur in the second to fourth decades of life and uncommon in younger patients. Even more rare is its presentation bilaterally, & we present one such case of a young male patient,16-years-old.
Keywords: Odontogenic Keratocyst, Mandible, Unerupted Molar, Odontogenic cyst.