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ArticleThe American journal of case reports2024

Odontogenic Keratocyst in Maxillary Sinus with Ectopic Third Molar: A Case Report.

Bo Zou, Shu-Xin Ding, Lu Ru, Feng-Xian An, Yong-Guo Li

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Bo ZouDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China.
Shu-Xin DingDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China.
Lu RuDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China.
Feng-Xian AnDepartment of Pathology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China.
Yong-Guo LiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a common odontogenic cyst, and it occurs more frequently in the mandible, with the posterior region of the dental arch, the angle, or the ramus being the most commonly affected sites. Odontogenic keratocyst occurring within the maxillary sinus is extremely rare, accounting for only about 1% of cases. CASE REPORT A 20-year-old female patient without any clinical symptoms underwent an oral examination, during which a dense dental shadow was identified within the maxillary sinus, surrounded by a low-density shadow. Physical examination revealed absence of the left maxillary third molar, with intact mucosa. The patient reported no history of tooth extraction. X-ray and cone-beam computed tomography revealed a high-density image within the left maxillary sinus, resembling a tooth and surrounded by a soft-tissue shadow, which exhibited a greater density in comparison to conventional odontogenic cysts. The initial diagnosis was odontogenic keratocyst in the maxillary sinus with an ectopic maxillary third molar. Surgical enucleation of the cyst and extraction of the impacted tooth were carried out utilizing the Caldwell-Luc approach. Histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of OKC. No significant recurrence was noted during the 6 months of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Odontogenic keratocysts in the maxillary sinus with ectopic third molar are rare and may not have any symptoms in the early stage. Surgery can be performed using the Caroler-Luke approach to achieve ideal treatment results. In view of the high recurrence rate of OKC, close follow-up should be conducted after surgery.

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Maxillary SinusMolar, ThirdOdontogenic CystsParanasal Sinus DiseasesCone-Beam Computed TomographyFemaleHumansTooth ExtractionYoung Adult

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PMCPMC11299873

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