title: Glandular odontogenic cyst of the maxilla: a case report and literature review.
abstract: Glandular Odontogenic Cyst is a relatively rare cyst of odontogenic origin, which shows glandular or salivary features that are thought to indicate the pluripotentiality of odontogenic epithelium. It is seen in middle-aged adults, and commonly involves the anterior region of the jaws, especially the mandible. It shows non-specific clinico-radiographic findings which may resemble other lesions, but has characteristic histopathologic features which help in its diagnosis. This paper reports an unusual presentation of a glandular odontogenic cyst which was diagnosed in a 64-year old female in the posterior maxilla, along with a literature review of this cyst, especially the cases reported in India in the past.
authors.affiliation: Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology Department, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa, India.
authors.forename: Nigel Roque
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Figueiredo
authors.affiliation: Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology Department, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa, India.
authors.forename: Ajit Dattatray
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Dinkar
authors.affiliation: Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology Department, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa, India.
authors.forename: Manisha Maruti
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Khorate
mesh_terms: D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
keywords: Jaw; maxilla; odontogenic cyst