Infected orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst: a rare cause of facial cellulitis
Carvalho, Cyntia Helena Pereira de; Aquino, Ana Rafaela Luz de; Nonaka, Cassiano Francisco Weege; Silva, José Sandro Pereira da; Germano, Adriano da Rocha; Pinto, Leão Pereira.
Braz. dent. j
; 23(5): 612-616, Sept.-Oct. 2012. ilus
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| LILACS | ID: lil-660370
Orthokeratinized odontogenic cysts (OOCs) are relatively uncommon developmental cysts lined with orthokeratinized epithelium consisting of a prominent granular layer and a basal layer of low cuboidal flattened cells that show no tendency for nuclear palisading. These cysts have been considered a distinct entity from odontogenic keratocysts since they exhibit a less aggressive behavior and a very low rate of recurrence. Developmental odontogenic cysts can become infected but serious complications, such as potentially life-threatening cellulitis, are rare. This report describes a rare case of facial cellulitis secondary to an infected OOC located in the mandible of a 27-year-old man. The relevant literature about the clinical-pathological features of OOC is reviewed.
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