A recurrence of Kcot after 4 years: A case report

Odontogenic keratocyst is characterized by a large squamous keratinization of its border, an aggressive growth[4] and a high recurrent rate. It has recentlybeendesignated by the World Health Organization as a Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour (KCOT)[6]. The diagnosis can beconfirmed by the histopathologic examination only. The treatment modalities used are decompression, marsupialization, enucleation and curettage and resection. However, the most appropriate treatment protocol still remains a controversy. The follow up is characterized by a high rate of recurrence. And, therefore, to reduce the chances of recurrences, along with the surgical modalities like enucleation, chemical and thermal cauterization may be used to deal with the problem of satellite microcysts.We present a case of OKC with recurrence in a 26 year old male.