A Rare Case of Glandular Odontogenic Cyst Successfully Treated with Surgical Resection

Abstract

Abstract

A glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare developmental cyst of the jaw with the potential for aggressive growth and recurrence. The lining epithelium has a characteristic feature of the presence of mucus cells, ciliated cells, and intraepithelial glandular structures. This case report highlights the diagnosis and management of GOC in a 43-year-old female who presented with painless left facial swelling persisting for four months. Clinical examination revealed a firm swelling in the posterior left mandible involving the mandibular angle and the entire ramus. Radiographic evaluation demonstrated a well-circumscribed unilocular radiolucency with radiopaque margins in the affected region. A diagnosis of the glandular odontogenic cyst was made following a histopathological examination. The cyst was surgically removed, and the patient showed a favorable outcome with no recurrence over a follow-up period. Glandular odontogenic cysts, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of jaw cysts. Surgical resection was performed which remains the treatment of choice, with careful follow-up necessary due to the risk of recurrence.