Non-syndromic Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor Involving the Maxillary Sinus: Case Report

Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst tumor is rarely found in maxilla. Case Report: This article describes a report of a case of a 60-year-old Caucasian female with an asymptomatic growth in the region of the posterior maxilla tumor diagnosed as odontogenic keratocyst. We discuss the diagnosis a...

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Main Authors: Rabelo, Gustavo Davi, Henriques, João Cesar Guimarães, Macedo, José Humberto, Silva, Claudia Jordão, Cardoso, Sergio Vitorino, Loyola, Adriano Mota, Durighetto Junior, Antônio Francisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2010-09-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_eng.asp?id=712
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Summary:Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst tumor is rarely found in maxilla. Case Report: This article describes a report of a case of a 60-year-old Caucasian female with an asymptomatic growth in the region of the posterior maxilla tumor diagnosed as odontogenic keratocyst. We discuss the diagnosis and workup for this type of injury.
ISSN:1809-9777
1809-4864