Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour : Current concepts , theory and presentation of 2 contrasting cases .

Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a cyst of tooth origin with an aggressive clinical behavior including a high recurrence rate. It has been rechristened to Keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT), as it better reflects its neoplastic nature. We report 2 contrasting cases of KCOT in association with impacted teeth and revisit the various treatment modalities used to tackle the aggressive nature and keep its recurrence at bay. Most promising being use of molecular biology to treat such tumours which could eventually reduce or eliminate the need for aggressive methods to manage the lesions.