Odontogenic keratocyst in a 5-year-old child: a rare cause of maxillary swelling in children.
Odontogenic keratocysts in children are uncommon. They are cysts of the jaws that have a tendency for recurrence and are usually seen in adults. We report an exceptionally rare case in a young child and discuss its management.
Smith
I M
IM
Australian Craniofacial Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia. ian.smith165@virgin.net
Harvey
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N
Logan
R M
RM
David
D J
DJ
Anderson
P J
PJ
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed