An interesting case of odontogenic keratocyst mimicking traumatic bone cyst

Abstract

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is the cyst arising from the cell rests of dental lamina. Due to its aggressive nature, high recurrence, and possible malignant transformation, OKC has been added to the benign odontogenic tumors category, with the new term of keratocystic odontogenic tumor. Since the clinical features and radiological appearance are not characteristic, this condition is often misdiagnosed. In the present article, we have reported a case of OKC in a 46-year-old man, which was initially misdiagnosed as traumatic bone cyst, who presented with the chief complaint of generalized sensitivity of teeth. Further, the clinical, radiological, and histological features of this entity, along with its surgical management, have been discussed in this article.