title: Giant keratocystic odontogenic tumor of the mandible - a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a relatively rare, benign neoplasm which develops in the maxilla or mandible, arising from the dental lamina or basal cells of the oral epithelium. It is often found incidentally and brings about late symptoms as it does not cause bone distension for a long time.
  
  
  METHODS
  The presented case is of a young woman with a giant keratocystic odontogenic tumor of the mandible.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Despite its rare occurrence, it must be taken into consideration in radiological and clinical diagnostics. Due to the frequent recurrence of KCOT, patients are recommended to be kept under long-term and close radiological supervision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, 4 Military Hospital in Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland.
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kornafel
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, 4 Military Hospital in Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland.
authors.forename: Przemysław
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jaźwiec
authors.affiliation: Clinical Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 4 Military Hospital in Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland.
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pakulski
keywords: Mandible; Odontogenic Cysts; Odontogenic Tumors