Case report: Diagnosis and treatment of a botryoid odontogenic cyst found in the maxillary anterior region.

INTRODUCTION

The botryoid odontogenic cyst (BOC) is a multicompartmentalized variant of the lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) that is typically found in the premolar-canine region of the mandible.

METHODS

A 60-year old man was referred for evaluation of a radiolucent lesion discovered on a routine examination. Radiographs revealed a unilocular radiolucency between the roots of teeth #10 and #11. Clinically, the site appeared normal with minimal probing depths, and there were no signs of swelling, bleeding, or mobility of the adjacent teeth. The pulps of both teeth responded to cold without lingering. After patient consent, the lesion was accessed by a mucoperiosteal flap, curetted from its bony cavity, and submitted for biopsy. The site was then treated with a bone allograft and a collagen membrane.

RESULTS

The diagnosis of a BOC was made based on location and the histopathological findings of multiple cystic spaces lined by nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The 22-month follow-up revealed a normal clinical appearance with evidence of radiographic bone fill at the site of the lesion.

CONCLUSION

This case shows an unusual presentation of a BOC in both location and radiographic appearance and emphasizes the importance of a microscopic examination of unilocular lesions when associated with teeth having normal responding vital pulps. The relatively high recurrence rate for the BOC warrants periodic follow-up.