Port Harcourt Medical Journal

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2017  |  Volume : 11  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 103--106

Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla in a Nigerian: Case report and review of literature


Adetokunbo Babajide Olawuyi1, Olajumoke Ajibola Effiom2, Oladunni Ogundana2, Onatolu Odukoya2 
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Biology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Biology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Correspondence Address:
Olajumoke Ajibola Effiom
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology/Biology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos
Nigeria

Background: Glandular odontogenic cyst is a rare locally aggressive developmental odontogenic cyst that recurs with conservative management. It has been observed to commonly occur in the mandible with unilocular radiographic presentation. Aim: To improve knowledge of glandular odontogenic cyst among pathologists and clinicians. Methods: A case report and review of literature. Results: We report the only case of recurrent maxillary glandular odontogenic cyst diagnosed in Lagos University Teaching Hospital over a period of 47 years. The progressively growing cyst occurred in a 33-year-old Nigerian male. The lesion recurred 10 months after initial surgical excision. A second surgical excision was performed, and the patient is being closely followed up. Conclusion: Glandular odontogenic cyst is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst that has been reported to have a high recurrent rate. Detailed histopathologic assessment is required to arrive at a definitive diagnosis due to its similarities to other lesions. Segmental or marginal resection with long-term follow-up is advised to prevent recurrence.


How to cite this article:
Olawuyi AB, Effiom OA, Ogundana O, Odukoya O. Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla in a Nigerian: Case report and review of literature.Port Harcourt Med J 2017;11:103-106


How to cite this URL:
Olawuyi AB, Effiom OA, Ogundana O, Odukoya O. Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla in a Nigerian: Case report and review of literature. Port Harcourt Med J [serial online] 2017 [cited 2024 Mar 28 ];11:103-106
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