WHO Reclassification of Odontogenic Keratocyst as Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour: A Case Report

Abstract

The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is relatively uncommon cystic lesion of odontogenic origin which arise in
the jaw bones either mandible or maxilla and has aroused much of interest because of its unusual growth pattern,
aggressive clinical behavior and high rate of recurrence after surgical removal. This case-report of a 79 years old
male Libyan patient presents a well-documented case of an uncommon, large and aggressive odontogenic keratocyst
(OKC) with review of clinical, radiological, histopathological and surgical treatment may bring data forward for the
reclassification of odontogenic keratocyst as a keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT)