title: Keratocystic odontogenic tumor: role of cone beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOTs) are known for unique and varied behavior, high recurrence rates, and distinctive histopathologic findings. Differential diagnosis and management of KCOTs may be challenging because other jaw lesions may present similar characteristics. Careful interpretation of cone beam computed tomograms and magnetic resonance images has great significance for precise assessment of KCOTs and their relationships to adjacent anatomic structures as well as for treatment planning. This case report describes a KCOT that developed in the left angle and mandibular ramus in association with a semierupted third molar.
authors.forename: Thiago de Oliveira
authors.initials: Tde O
authors.lastname: Gamba
authors.forename: Isadora Luana
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Flores
authors.forename: Antonione Bezerra
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: Andre Luiz
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: Mari Eli
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Moraes
authors.forename: Sérgio Lúcio
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Lopes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic
keywords: cone beam computed tomography; keratocystic odontogenic tumor; magnetic resonance imaging; odontogenic keratocyst; oral diagnosis