title: Conservative approach to the treatment of keratocystic odontogenic tumor.
abstract: The odontogenic keratocyst, also known as the keratocystic odontogenic tumor, is an aggressive, intraosseous lesion of odontogenic origin that presents a high rate of recurrence. Treatment modalities include aggressive surgical procedures and more conservative approaches that significantly  influence the lesion's recurrence potential. The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate a conservative approach in the treatment of an extensive keratocystic odontogenic tumor, located in the mandible's posterior region, using decompression and enucleation.
authors: Department of Surgery and General Clinical, Araçatuba Dental School, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. palmeidajr@yahoo.com.br
authors: Paulo
authors: P
authors: Almeida
authors: Leandro de Carvalho
authors: Lde C
authors: Cardoso
authors: Idelmo Rangel
authors: IR
authors: Garcia
authors: Osvaldo
authors: O
authors: Magro-Filho
authors: Eloá Rodrigues
authors: ER
authors: Luvizuto
authors: Renata Callestini
authors: RC
authors: Felipini
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic