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Odontogenic keratocyst involving the maxillary antrum

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. Shenoy*
Affiliation:
From the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Bahrian.
K. O. Paulose
Affiliation:
From the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Bahrian.
S. Al Khalifa
Affiliation:
From the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Bahrian.
R. K. Sharma
Affiliation:
From the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Bahrian.
*
Dr. Pradeep Shenoy, M.B.B.S., D.L.O. Bahrain Defence Force HospitalE.N.T. ClinicP.O. Box 28743State of Bahrain

Abstract

An unusual case of odontogenic keratocyst arising from the maxilla, involving the maxillary anturm has been reported. Presence of an ectopic canine tooth under the orbital floor was a noticeable feature of this case. The clinical presentation, radiological, and histological aspects and treatment have been reviewed.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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