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Calcifying odontogenic cyst
	File:Human jawbone left.jpg
Synonyms	Gorlin cyst
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Swelling, pain, tooth displacement
Complications	Tooth resorption, jaw fracture
Onset	Typically in the second to third decade of life
Duration	Variable
Types	Cystic, solid
Causes	Unknown
Risks	None specifically identified
Diagnosis	Radiograph, biopsy
Differential diagnosis	Ameloblastoma, odontoma, dentigerous cyst
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Surgical excision
Medication	None
Prognosis	Generally good with treatment
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

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A type of odontogenic cyst

The calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC), also known as the Gorlin cyst, is a rare type of odontogenic cyst that can occur in the jawbone or gingiva. It is characterized by the presence of ghost cells and calcifications within the cystic structure. This cyst is considered to be a developmental anomaly and can present in a variety of clinical forms.

Clinical Presentation[edit]

The calcifying odontogenic cyst can occur at any age, but it is most commonly diagnosed in the second to third decades of life. It has no gender predilection and can occur in both the maxilla and mandible, although it is more frequently found in the anterior regions of the jaws. Patients with a calcifying odontogenic cyst may present with a painless swelling in the jaw, although some cases may be associated with pain or discomfort. The cyst can cause expansion of the cortical bone and may be associated with an impacted tooth.

Pathology[edit]

The calcifying odontogenic cyst is histologically characterized by a cystic lining that contains ghost cells, which are enlarged epithelial cells that have lost their nuclei and have a pale eosinophilic cytoplasm. These ghost cells can undergo calcification, leading to the formation of calcified masses within the cyst.

File:Relative incidence of odontogenic cysts.jpg

Relative incidence of odontogenic cysts

The cyst may also contain areas of odontogenic epithelium and may be associated with other odontogenic tumors, such as the odontoma.

Radiographic Features[edit]

Radiographically, the calcifying odontogenic cyst appears as a well-defined radiolucency that may contain radiopaque foci due to calcifications. It can be unilocular or multilocular and may cause displacement of adjacent teeth.

Treatment[edit]

The treatment of choice for a calcifying odontogenic cyst is surgical enucleation. The prognosis is generally good, with a low recurrence rate after complete removal. In some cases, more aggressive surgical approaches may be necessary if the cyst is associated with other odontogenic tumors.

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-'''Calcifying odontogenic cyst''' ('''COC''') is a rare and unique type of [[odontogenic cyst]] that is characterized by its histopathological features, which include a cystic lining or solid mass that resembles the [[odontogenic epithelium]]. It was first described by Gorlin et al. in 1962, hence it is also known as '''Gorlin cyst'''.
+{{SI}}
+{{Infobox medical condition
-==Epidemiology==
+| name            = Calcifying odontogenic cyst
-COC accounts for approximately 1% of all odontogenic cysts. It can occur at any age, but it is most commonly diagnosed in the second and third decades of life. There is no significant gender predilection.
+| image           = [[File:Human_jawbone_left.jpg|250px]]
+| caption         = Radiograph showing a calcifying odontogenic cyst in the jaw
-==Clinical Features==
+| field           = [[Oral and maxillofacial pathology]]
-Clinically, COC may present as a painless swelling in the jaw. It can occur in either the [[maxilla]] or the [[mandible]], but it is more commonly found in the anterior region of the jaws. Radiographically, it appears as a well-defined radiolucent lesion with varying degrees of calcification.
+| synonyms        = Gorlin cyst
+| symptoms        = Swelling, pain, tooth displacement
-==Histopathology==
+| complications   = [[Tooth resorption]], [[jaw fracture]]
-The histopathological features of COC are distinctive. The cystic lining or solid mass is characterized by an ameloblastoma-like epithelium with stellate reticulum-like areas. Ghost cells, which are enlarged epithelial cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and no nucleus, are a characteristic feature of COC. Calcification is often seen associated with these ghost cells.
+| onset           = Typically in the second to third decade of life
+| duration        = Variable
-==Treatment and Prognosis==
+| types           = Cystic, solid
-The treatment of choice for COC is surgical enucleation. The prognosis is generally good, with a low recurrence rate. However, malignant transformation has been reported in some cases.
+| causes          = Unknown
+| risks           = None specifically identified
+| diagnosis       = [[Radiograph]], [[biopsy]]
+| differential    = [[Ameloblastoma]], [[odontoma]], [[dentigerous cyst]]
+| treatment       = Surgical excision
+| medication      = None
+| prognosis       = Generally good with treatment
+| frequency       = Rare
+}}
+{{Short description|A type of odontogenic cyst}}
+The '''calcifying odontogenic cyst''' (COC), also known as the '''Gorlin cyst''', is a rare type of [[odontogenic cyst]] that can occur in the [[jawbone]] or [[gingiva]]. It is characterized by the presence of [[ghost cells]] and calcifications within the cystic structure. This cyst is considered to be a developmental anomaly and can present in a variety of clinical forms.
+==Clinical Presentation==
+The calcifying odontogenic cyst can occur at any age, but it is most commonly diagnosed in the second to third decades of life. It has no gender predilection and can occur in both the [[maxilla]] and [[mandible]], although it is more frequently found in the anterior regions of the jaws.
+Patients with a calcifying odontogenic cyst may present with a painless swelling in the jaw, although some cases may be associated with pain or discomfort. The cyst can cause expansion of the cortical bone and may be associated with an impacted tooth.
+==Pathology==
+The calcifying odontogenic cyst is histologically characterized by a cystic lining that contains ghost cells, which are enlarged epithelial cells that have lost their nuclei and have a pale eosinophilic cytoplasm. These ghost cells can undergo calcification, leading to the formation of calcified masses within the cyst.
+[[File:Relative_incidence_of_odontogenic_cysts.jpg|Relative incidence of odontogenic cysts|left|thumb]]
+The cyst may also contain areas of odontogenic epithelium and may be associated with other odontogenic tumors, such as the [[odontoma]].
+==Radiographic Features==
+Radiographically, the calcifying odontogenic cyst appears as a well-defined radiolucency that may contain radiopaque foci due to calcifications. It can be unilocular or multilocular and may cause displacement of adjacent teeth.
+==Treatment==
+The treatment of choice for a calcifying odontogenic cyst is surgical enucleation. The prognosis is generally good, with a low recurrence rate after complete removal. In some cases, more aggressive surgical approaches may be necessary if the cyst is associated with other odontogenic tumors.
+==See also==
+* [[Odontogenic cyst]]
+* [[Odontogenic tumor]]
+* [[Ghost cell]]
+[[File:Human_jawbone_left.jpg|Calcifying odontogenic cyst|left|thumb]]
 ==See Also==
-* [[Odontogenic cyst]]
+* [[Gorlin syndrome]]
-* [[Odontogenic tumors]]
 * [[Ameloblastoma]]
-* [[Ghost cell]]
+{{Odontogenic tumors}}
+[[Category:Odontogenic cysts]]
-==References==
-<references />
 [[Category:Oral pathology]]
-[[Category:Odontogenic cysts]]
-[[Category:Rare diseases]]
-{{Oral pathology}}
-{{Rare diseases}}
-{{Odontogenic cysts}}
-{{medicine-stub}}
-<gallery>
-File:Relative_incidence_of_odontogenic_cysts.jpg|Relative incidence of odontogenic cysts
-</gallery>