Keratocystic odontogenic tumor in an elderly patient in the maxillary incisor region: report of a case

Abstract

Keratocystic odontogenic tumor usually occurs in young patients, and it is rare to occur in elderly patients. We herein report a case of keratocystic odontogenic tumor in an elderly patient in the maxillary incisor region. A 92-year-old male patient was referred to the Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Toho Hospital due to abnormal sensation in the right maxillary incisor region. Radiographic examination revealed bone resorption in the right maxillary incisor region measuring 20×15mm. The lesion was enucleated under local anesthesia. Histophathogical diagnosis was keratocystic odontogenic tumor. After surgery, there are no signs of recurrence.