Conservative management of a large odontogenic keratocyst.
Odontogenic keratocysts, although well recognized to have a high recurrence rate, are not invasive tumors and should not be treated by radical surgery with its attendant morbidity. A case report of successful management by fenestration for a time followed by successful enucleation suggests that conservative methods can be used in the treatment of large odontogenic keratocysts.
Penna
K J
KJ
Department of Dentistry, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York, USA.
Himmelfarb
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed