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Odontogenic Cysts Definition

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Cysts lined by odontogenic epithelium

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Inflammatory Cysts

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Reactive, result or inflammation

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Developmental Odontogenic Cysts

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Unknown origin, although each type of cyst is thought to
arise from an aberration occurring at some point along the
continuum of normal tooth development

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Classes of Inflammatory Cysts

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  • Periapical (radicular) cyst
  • Residual periapical (radicular) cyst
  • Buccal bifurcation cyst
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Periapical Radicular Cysts basics

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Always arises from a tooth with a necrotic pulp

• Often asymptomatic

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Periapical cysts radiographic features

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  • Loss of lamina dura
  • Relatively well-circumscribed radiolucency surrounding the apex/root
  • May reach a large size
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Periapical cysts v granuloma radiographically

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radiographically identical

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What is the difference
between a cyst and a
granuloma?

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The periapical granuloma is an accumulation of chronically inflamed granulation tissue seen at the apex of a nonvital tooth. The radicular cyst is a lesion that develops over a prolonged period of time within an existing periapical granuloma. A cyst, by definition, has an epithelial lining.

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Treatment of periapical cysts

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endodontic therapy on
the involved tooth, or extraction of the tooth with curettage of
the cystic space. If the lesion does not resolve, seriously
consider biopsy. Don’t keep re-treating the tooth…

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Residual Periapical Cyst

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Radiographically appears as an
oval or round lucency within the
alveolar ridge at the site of a
previous tooth extraction.
Histology is similar to the
periapical cyst… The clinical
history and radiographic
description that you provide are
necessary to diagnose this
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Buccal Bifurcation Cysts

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Often develops on the buccal aspect of the
mandibular first permanent molars
• Usually seen in children from 5 to 11 years of age
• Complaints of tenderness, swelling, foul-tasting
discharge
• Buccal periodontal pocket may form
• One third of patients have bilateral involvement

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Buccal Bifurcation Cyst Radiographical présentation

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Radiographs reveal
a well-circumscribed
lucency involving
the bifurcation and
roots
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Tx of Buccal Bifurcation Cysts

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Treatment consists of enucleation of the cyst
without extraction of the tooth. Complete
healing is usually seen.

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Developmental Odontogenic Cysts

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  • Dentigerous Cyst
  • Eruption Cyst
  • Odontogenic Keratocyst
  • Orthokeratinized Odontogenic Cyst
  • Gingival (alveolar) cyst of the newborn
  • Gingival Cyst of the Adult
  • Lateral Periodontal Cyst
  • Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst
  • Glandular Odontogenic Cyst
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Dentigerous Cysts basics

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Defined as a cyst originating
from the separation of the
follicle from around the
crown of an unerupted tooth.
Fluid accumulates between
the reduced enamel
epithelium and the crown.
• Most common developmental
odontogenic cyst, making up
20% of epithelial-lined
gnathic cystic lesions
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Clinical presentation of Dentigerous cysts

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Most DC’s commonly involve
mandibular third molars,
followed by maxillary canines,
maxillary third molars, and
mandibular second premolars.
• There is a slight male
predilection. The DC is most
often diagnosed between the
ages of 10 and 30.
• They are usually
asymptomatic, and are
discovered incidentally during
radiographic exam.
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Dentigerous cysts and bone expansion

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Occasionally they may cause painless expansion of the bone upon
reaching a large size.

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Dentigerous Cysts communicate with oral cavity

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If a DC communicates with the oral cavity (partially erupted tooth
or adjacent periodontal defect), the cyst may become infected, with
subsequent pain and swelling experienced by the patient.

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Dentigerous Cyst - Radiographic

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• Usually unilocular radiolucency associated with the
crown of an unerupted tooth
• The cyst usually has a well-defined, thin, sclerotic
border

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Radiographic presentation of an infected dentigerous cyst

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• An infected cyst may show ill-defined borders
• Large lesions may appear multilocular due to persistence of bony
trabeculae
• Occasional tooth displacement, root resorption

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Hyperplastic dental follicle v dentigerous cyst

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Some clinicians allow 3-4 mm for a dental follicle. Anything bigger is
often a dentigerous cyst, but COULD also be an odontogenic
keratocyst, ameloblastoma, or another odontogenic entity. Biopsy
and histologic evaluation will provide the final diagnosis.

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Dentigerous Cyst – Treatment and

Prognosis

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• Removal of the unerupted tooth
• Enucleation of the cyst
• Large cysts may be marsupialized prior to
removal
• Excellent prognosis, low chance of recurrence
• Infrequent bad stuff: ameloblastoma, squamous
cell carcinoma, intraosseous mucoepidermoid
carcinoma

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Eruption Cyst

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• This is the soft tissue counterpart of the
dentigerous cyst. The associated tooth is only softtissue
impacted.

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Eruption Cyst - Clinical

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• This cyst is most often seen in children younger than age 10
• There is a soft, translucent swelling of gingiva located over the
crown of an erupting tooth.
• Blood may be present in the cyst fluid, giving a blue color to the
lesion.
• Eruption cysts usually involve permanent first molars or maxillary
incisors

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Erruption cyst radiographically
Radiographically, the erupting tooth appears normal. The soft tissue is seen as a slightly radiopaque dome over the involved tooth
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Tx of eruption cysts
``` These cysts often rupture spontaneously with eruption of the tooth – treatment is usually not necessary ```
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Odontogenic Keratocyst Basics
OKC’s arise from cell rests of the dental lamina • It is thought that they do not enlarge by increased osmotic pressure within the lumen, but from unknown factors inherent in the epithelium or cyst wall • Sporadic and syndromic cases are associated with a PTCH tumor suppressor gene mutation on chromosome 9q22 • 3%-11% of all odontogenic cysts are keratocysts
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``` Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC/KCOT) - Clinical ```
``` • 60% diagnosed between age 10 and 40 years • Slight male predilection • Mandible, 60%-80% of cases; propensity for posterior mandibular body and ascending ramus • Usually asymptomatic • May grow large, tend to grow in an antero-posterior direction with no bony expansion ```
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``` Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC/KCOT) – Radiographic ```
``` • OKC’s display a well-defined lucent area with smooth, often corticated margins • They may appear multilocular ```
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OKC and unerupted teeth
``` • Associated with an unerupted tooth in 25% to 40% of cases • Radiographically similar to dentigerous cysts when associated with an unerupted tooth ```
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OKC v dentigerous cyst
``` • Because they grow in an anterior-posterior direction, they have more of a tendency to expand up the mandibular ramus than a dentigerous cyst does ```
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OKC tx and prognosis
• Because the diagnosis must be made histologically, most OKC’s are initially treated by enucleation and curettage • Recurrence rate ~30% (5%-62% according to various studies.) • Adjunctive measures: Peripheral ostectomy, chemical cauterization with Carnoy’s solution, placement of drains • The prognosis is good, although some cysts may be more aggressive, requiring resection. Extension to skull base has been reported • Long-term clinical and radiographic follow-up is recommended
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OKC and Gorlin syndrome
The presence of multiple odontogenic keratocysts in the same patient is strongly suggestive of this syndrome aka Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
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Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
Autosomal dominant inheritance with complete penetrance and highly variable expressivity • Mutations in PTCH tumor suppressor gene on chromosome 9q22.3-q31 • The main characteristics include multiple basal cell carcinomas of the skin, odontogenic keratocysts, intracranial calcification, and vertebral and rib anomalies • There are numerous other less common, known manifestations of NBCCS • Prevalence is 1 in 60,000
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Gorlin and hands and feet
Palmar and plantar pits in 65% of patients
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Gorlin and fall cerebra
Over 50% of patients exhibit calcification of the falx | cerebri
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Gorlin Tx and prognosis
Most of the anomalies experienced by patients with NBBCS are not life-threatening. Treatment occurs as each problem arises; skin BCC’s are excised, OKC’s are usually curetted. Basal cell carcinomas of the skin may ultimately cause death due to invasion of adjacent structures. Patients experience increased morbidity through the years due to scarring skin surgeries.
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Orthokeratinized Odontogenic Cyst
• An odontogenic cyst with an orthokeratinized epithelial lining • Males outnumber females 2:1 • Twice as frequent within the mandible as the maxilla, most often posterior (both jaws)
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OOC radiographic
• Usually unilocular, although they may be multilocular • 66% present clinically and radiographically similar to dentigerous cysts; most often associated with the crown of an unerupted mandibular third molar
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OOC Tx and prognosis
• Enucleation and curettage is usually sufficient • Recurrence rate of 2%, as opposed to OKC/KCOT with a recurrence rate of over 30% with curettage
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Gingival Cyst of the Newborn
• Superficial, small keratin-filled inclusion cysts on the alveolar mucosa of infants, 2-3 millimeters in diameter, usually maxillary • Related to other inclusion cysts: – Epstein’s pearls in the midline of the palate – Bohn’s nodules on the lateral hard and soft palates • Over half of all newborns are thought to have these
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Gingival cysts of newborn tx
• No treatment necessary; spontaneous involution usually occurs by 3 months of age
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Lateral Periodontal Cyst
``` • LPC’s occur along the lateral tooth root surface, and they are believed to arise from the dental lamina • Usually patients are in the 5th-7th decades • 75% to 80% of cases occur in the mandibular premolar-canine-lateral incisor areas Well-circumscribed lucency lateral to vital tooth ```
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botryoid odontogenic cyst
Lateral Periodontal Cyst The lesion may exhibit a polycystic (grapelike) and multilocular appearance:
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Tx of lateral periodontal cyst
Treatment consists of conservative enucleation; low recurrence rate
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Gingival Cyst of the Adult
• Considered the soft tissue counterpart to the lateral periodontal cyst • Arise from rests of the dental lamina (rests of Serres) • 60% to 75% of cases occur in the mandibular canine and premolar area, on the facial gingiva or alveolar mucosa; maxillary cysts may also be found in the incisor region • Patients are usually in the 5th to 6th decades
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Gingival cysts of the adult clinical presentation
Clinically, these cysts present as painless, dome-like swellings, sometimes bluishgray in color.
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Gingival cysts of the adult tx
Simple surgical excision, virtually no recurrence
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Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor
• Predominantly intra-osseous; 13% to 30% are peripheral • Occur in the maxilla and mandible equally, 65% in the incisor and canine areas • COC’s may be associated with an odontoma, AOT, or ameloblastoma in 2% to 14% of cases • Wide age range, with a mean of 33 years
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CCOT radiological findings
• Unilocular, well-defined radiolucency, may be multilocular • 33% to 50% exhibit irregular calcifications or tooth-like densities • One third of cases are associated with an unerupted tooth, most often a canine • Root resorption and/or divergence is relatively common
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What specific histologic finding is associated with CCOT
Ghost Cells
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CCOT tx and prognosis
* Good prognosis | * Simple enucleation yields few recurrences
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Odontogenic ghost cell carcinoma
– Rare aggressive variant of COC or odontogenic ghost cell tumor, characterized by cellular pleomorphism, mitotic activity, and invasion of the surrounding tissue. There is a 73% five year survival for this carcinoma
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Glandular Odontogenic Cyst
• Odontogenic origin, also shows glandular or salivary features (aka sialo-odontogenic cyst) • Mean age of presentation is 49 years • 85% of cases are in the mandible • Predilection for the premolar/incisor region, and it may cross the mid-line
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GOC radiologically
• Radiographically, GOC’s are usually multilocular with a well-defined margin and a sclerotic rim • May be aggressive, causing expansion and destruction
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GOC tx and prognosis
• Usually treated by enucleation and curettage • 30% recurrence rate by conservative treatment • En bloc resection is recommended by some pathologists and surgeons, due to the potentially aggressive nature of the GOC • The GOC is a pitfall for pathologists… histologically it can look very similar to mucoepidermoid carcinoma
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Odontogenic Carcinoma
• Odontogenic carcinoma may arise from: • Ameloblastoma or other odontogenic tumor • De novo (no pre-existing lesion identified) • Epithelial lining from odontogenic cysts • 1%-2% of all oral carcinomas reportedly arise from odontogenic cysts • The carcinoma usually is squamous cell carcinoma, although mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising from mucous cells in dentigerous cysts also has been reported.
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Odontogenic carcinoma presentation
• Variable clinical presentation: the carcinoma may involve pain and swelling, or may be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally
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Developmental Cysts
(Non-Odontogenic) • Definition – An epithelial lined cavity that may or may not be filled with fluid • Cysts often circumferentially increase in size in response to slowly increasing hydrostatic luminal pressure.
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Nasopalatine Duct Cyst
• Most common maxillary developmental cyst • Arises from remnant of the nasopalatine duct • Radiographic – Symmetric; oval or heart-shaped radiolucency between maxillary central incisors • Teeth are vital • Treatment – Curettage
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MEDIAN PALATAL CYST
• Arises from entrapped epithelium between palatal processes • Some believe this is merely a posteriorlyplaced nasopalatine duct cyst • Radiographic – Symmetric radiolucency, mid-line of hard palate • Treatment – Curettage
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Globulomaxillary Cyst
• Now considered odontogenic in origin (this cyst does not exist) • Radiographic – Inverted pear-shaped radiolucency between maxillary canine and lateral incisor, causing divergence of roots
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Nasolabial Cyst
• Located entirely in soft tissue (not bone), area of nasolabial fold • Typically elevates ala of nose • Origin from remnants of nasolacrimal duct • Female predominance (3:1) • Treatment – Surgical excision
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Developmental Inclusion Cysts of the | Neonate
``` • Epstein’s Pearls – Along median raphe of hard palate – 75%-80% of all newborns have these • Bohn’s Nodules – Along junction of hard/soft palate • Dental lamina Cyst of the Newborn – On alveolar ridges • No treatment necessary, spontaneously resolve ```
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Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
``` • Origin: Remnants of thyroglossal tract – cyst may form anywhere between foramen cecum and thyroid gland • Firm cystic mass in midline of neck • May cause dysphagia • Treatment – Surgical excision: Sistrunk procedure • Carcinoma arising in this cyst has been reported, but rarely ```
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Thyroglossal duct cyst removal
Sistrunk procedure
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Branchial Cleft Cyst
• Origin – Most develop from cystic transformation of salivary gland epithelium entrapped in cervical lymph nodes – Some may be fissural in origin • Cystic mass, lateral neck, near SCM • Treatment – Surgical excision • Carcinoma arising in this cyst is rare; most cases likely represent metastases to neck lymph nodes from carcinoma of tonsil or nasopharynx
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Epidermoid Cyst/Epidermal Inclusion Cyst
• Ectodermally derived • May occur anywhere on skin/mucosa • Mobile nodule with dough-like consistency • Histology – Epithelial-lined cyst filled with keratin • Treatment – Surgical excision • Multiple cysts are sometimes associated with Gardner’s syndrome
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Dermoid Cyst
• Location – Body mid-line: In the head and neck, usually see this in the floor of the mouth, or neck area if present below the mylohyoid muscle. Doughy consistency. • Histology – Epithelial-lined cyst filled with keratin, containing one or more skin adnexal structures in cyst wall: sebaceous glands, hair follicles, sweat glands, smooth muscle – Two germ cell layers usually (teratoma has 3) • Treatment – Surgical excision • Malignant transformation has been reported, but is rare
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Oral Lymphoepithelial Cyst
• Clinical Features – White/yellow nodules filled with a creamy/cheesy keratinous material – Less than 1cm / firm or soft / Asymptomatic – Floor of mouth (50%) – Ventral surface and the posterior lateral tongue – Palatine tonsil or soft palate • Treatment – Surgical excision – Recurrence rare

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