Glandular Odontogenic Cyst Mimicking a Dentigerous Cyst: Case Report

Abstract

The glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a locally invasive development cyst. It clinically affects patients aged 40-70 years, with the most common occurrence being in the anterior region of the jaw. Radiographically, GOCs are typically unilocular or multilocular, and radiolucent, with well-defined margins, often mimicking dentigerous cysts, lateral periodontal cysts, and globulomaxillary cysts. Histologically, GOCs are characterized by the presence of epithelial tissue with columnar cells that sometimes appear as ciliated, mucous cells, with the formation of microcysts and ductiform structures. The present case report describes a rare case of GOC in an unusual location, presenting clinical features and radiographs similar to a dentigerous cyst involving tooth 48. The glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a locally invasive development cyst. It clinically affects patients aged 40-70 years, with the most common occurrence being in the anterior region of the jaw. Radiographically, GOCs are typically unilocular or multilocular, and radiolucent, with well-defined margins, often mimicking dentigerous cysts, lateral periodontal cysts, and globulomaxillary cysts. Histologically, GOCs are characterized by the presence of epithelial tissue with columnar cells that sometimes appear as ciliated, mucous cells, with the formation of microcysts and ductiform structures. The present case report describes a rare case of GOC in an unusual location, presenting clinical features and radiographs similar to a dentigerous cyst involving tooth 48.