Diagnostic challenges of glandular odontogenic cyst:two cases initially confused with radicular cysts
- Author:
Minsung KIM
1
;
Suk-Ja YOON
;
Jaeseo LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From: Oral Biology Research 2025;49(1):7-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: A glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare type of odontogenic cyst characterized by a broad clinical and pathological spectrum, overlapping with different lesions ranging from lateral periodontal cysts to low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Further, including GOC in the initial diagnosis is frequently challenging due to its nonspecific radiological results. Despite its rarity, accurate GOC diagnosis is crucial due to its aggressive nature and high recurrence potential. Therefore, various GOC cases need to be presented to clinicians. This study aims to report the clinical and radiological characteristics of two cases of GOCs that were initially misdiagnosed as radicular cysts.
