OKC- an update on etiopathogenesis, clinical & radiological features

Abstract

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKCs), first described by Philipsen in 1956, is characterized by an aggressive behavior with a relatively high recurrence rate. Its complicated behavior creates confusion for both clinicians and pathologists. Patients with OKC are often asymptomatic but may present with pain, swelling, or discharge. The lesion may occur sporadically or associated with nevoid basal cell carcinoma (NBCCS). Proper imaging modality and histopathological investigations are required for the diagnosis and management of OKCs. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of many features of OKC, with a focus on etiopathogenesis, clinical symptoms, imaging and histological aspects, and various treatment methods, as well as recurrence rate and prognosis.