title: Probable keratocyst in a mandible from the late Roman era.
abstract: Odontogenic keratocysts, characterized by considerable local aggressiveness and high recurrence rates, account for 5-15% of all odontogenic cysts. This paper reviews the literature and describes the most important aspects of this type of cyst, a clinical example being given as way of illustration. We also report a paleopathological case featuring an osteolytic lesion where the characteristics are consistent with a keratocyst. The aim is thus to encourage odontologists to contribute to research in the field of paleopathology.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Odontology, University of Barcelona, Spain. 13598eck@comb.es
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chimenos-Küstner
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Agustí-Farjas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000266:history*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000266:history*; D010164:Paleopathology; D011859:Radiography; D013030:Spain
chemical_list: D007633:Keratins