Efficacy of MRI in the differential diagnosis of odontogenic keratocyst: literature review

Authors

  • Erika Antônia dos Anjos Ramos Department of Stomatology, Radiology, Faculty of Odontology, Sao Paulo University, Brazil
  • Fernando Amorim Mendonça Alves Department of Stomatology, Radiology, Faculty of Odontology, Sao Paulo University, Brazil
  • Cesar Angelo Lascala Department of Stomatology, Radiology, Faculty of Odontology, Sao Paulo University, Brazil
  • Andre Antonio James School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Eduardo Massaharu Aoki Department of Stomatology, Radiology, Faculty of Odontology, Sao Paulo University, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2018.142696

Keywords:

Odontogenic Keratocysts, MRI, Odontogenic Cyst, Ameloblastoma

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO 2017), the odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is classified as an odon­togenic developmental cyst, with origins from the cellular remnants of the dental lamina. The characteristics of a high rate of cell proliferation, relapse and aggressive growth guide the choice of the type of surgical treatment for the lesion and, consequently, the prognosis. The use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the differential diagnosis of odon­togenic lesions does not replace anatomopathological examination, but the types of protocols already described illustra­te the influence of these different protocols on the qualitative and quantitative description of keratocysts. We conclude that magnetic resonance imaging is valid as a tool to aid diagnosis of odontogenic lesions, especially for differential diagnosis studies between odontogenic keratocysts and ameloblastomas. 

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Author Biography

  • Erika Antônia dos Anjos Ramos, Department of Stomatology, Radiology, Faculty of Odontology, Sao Paulo University, Brazil
    Departamento de Estomatologia, Radiologia- Faculdade de Odontologia-USP

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Published

2018-06-28

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2018

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Literature review

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