Maxillary Glandular Odontogenic Cyst - report of 3 cases and literature review.

BACKGROUND

Glandular Odontogenic Cyst (GOC) is a rare benign lesion with unique histological features, and more aggressive growth pattern compared to other odontogenic cysts. GOC typically presents as an asymptomatic, slow-growing swelling, predominantly affecting middle-aged males and often localized in the anterior mandible. This report details three cases of GOC affecting the maxilla.

CASE REPORT: Case 1 presented a GOC mimicking a residual cyst in the maxilla. Case 2 involved a GOC located within the maxillary sinus. Case 3 showed a multilocular radiolucent GOC in the anterior maxilla. All cases were treated by surgery, and the diagnosis was confirmed through microscopic examination.

CONCLUSIONS

Clinicians should consider GOC when evaluating unilocular or multilocular lesions in the maxilla. Key words:Odontogenic cyst, Jaws, Maxilla, Glandular odontogenic cyst.