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Extensive lymphoid proliferation in syndromic multiple Odontogenic keratocysts—A unique finding

Authors :
Deepika Mishra
Ongkila Bhutia
Harpreet Kaur
Source :
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology. 33:568-571
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2021.

Abstract

We present the first and rare case report of syndromic multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) associated with extensive lymphoid proliferation. A 22-year-old male patient presented with radiolucent lesions in bilateral mandible and maxilla. Histopathology of the lesions showed features of multiple odontogenic keratocysts with reactive lymphoid proliferation. Additionally, presence of calcification of falx cerebri, palmar plantar pits and cervical scoliosis in the patient favored the diagnosis of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome or Gorlin Goltz syndrome. Follow up after 2 years did not show any recurrence. Knowledge of this finding is important so that such entities are not confused with associated lymphoid neoplasms. Presence of lymphoid aggregates may be attributed to associated infection or remnants of cystic lining or breakdown products triggering cell mediated immunity leading to lymphoid hyperplasia.

Details

ISSN :
22125558
Volume :
33
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........c954fca05bd1b110b0bdf1cdcd098d18
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoms.2021.03.005