%0 Journal Article
%T Mandibular Odontogenic Keratocyst in a Young Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review
%A Nadia El Haiba
%A Nadia El Wadidi
%A Ziad Farih
%A Mokrane Khazana
%A Youssef Naji
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 13
%N 3
%P 1-11
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2026
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1114955
%X Odontogenic keratocysts are frequent cysts of the jaws, representing 10% - 20% of odontogenic cysts. They develop from the dental lamina or its remnants and mainly affect young adults, with a slight male predominance. The mandible, particularly the angle and molar region, is the most frequent site. We report the case of an 18-year-old female presenting with left mandibular pain. Three-dimensional imaging allowed precise evaluation of the lesion¡¯s extent and its anatomical relationships. Management consisted of surgical enucleation with extraction of the associated tooth. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of an odontogenic keratocyst. Prolonged follow-up, essential to detect possible recurrence, was instituted. This case illustrates the importance of early diagnosis, 3D imaging, and rigorous follow-up in the management of odontogenic keratocysts.<br />
%K Odontogenic Keratocyst
%K CBCT Imaging
%K Surgical Enucleation
%K Mandibular Cyst
%K Recurrence Prevention
%K Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6889027