A Big Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor of the Mandible Case Report

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a rare, benign, intraosseous tumor ofodontogenic origin with a potential of aggressive and infiltrative behavior. It shows specifichistopathological features, and has a high recurrence rate.CASE DETAILS: The presented case was of a 30 years old man from South Ethiopia, with a giantkeratocystic odontogenic tumor of the mandible.CONCLUSIONS: Although the occurrence of KCOT is rare, attention should be given during its clinicaldiagnosis. In this report, we presented the aggressive surgical management of a KCOT in a 30 years oldpatient with no evidence of recurrence within six monthsof follow-up.