Keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) is a benign intraosseous neoplasm which can occur in a unicystic or multicystic form and originate from odontogenic tissue [1].
Keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) misdiagnosed as a dentigerous cyst.
Keratocystic odontogenic tumour. In: Barnes L, Eveson JW, Reichart P, Sidransky D, eds.
A systematic review of the recurrence rate for
keratocystic odontogenic tumour in relation to treatment modalities.
In 2005 the parakeratinized cysts were redefined and renamed as
keratocystic odontogenic tumour because of its higher mitotic activity, the orthkeratinized type becomes part of the odontogenic cysts.15, according to the study of Ruthin in the conducted on the variants of OKC the parakeratinized variant has 42.6% higher recurrence rate then 2.26% in orthokeratinized variant.
Correlation between imaging features and epithelial cell proliferation in
keratocystic odontogenic tumour. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2010;39(6):368-374.
Study Design: A cross sectional study conducted on previously diagnosed cases of ameloblastoma and
Keratocystic odontogenic tumour.
Senel, "Management of
keratocystic odontogenic tumour with marsupialisation, enucleation and Carnoy's solution application: a case report," Oral Health and Dental Management, vol.
The
keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) was first described by Philipsen in 19561 and its attributes were outlined by Pindborg and Hansen.2
According to the WHO 2005 classification of odontogenic tumours, OKC has been classified as
Keratocystic odontogenic tumour".7