Distribution of Odontogenic Cyst in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Over a Period of One Year

Abstract

Aim: To present the data based on the reported cases, received, diagnosed and treated in a tertiary care hospital, over a period of one year. Method: A total of 40 cases have been included in this study. These cases have been received, diagnosed and treated at the Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore over a period of one year. The clinical and demographic data has been recorded. The radiographical and histological analysis has been done to reach a conclusive diagnosis. Results: Odontogenic cysts occur most commonly during the third decade of life. Age range is from 6years to 68 years with the mean age of 29.6 years. It is more common among the males 24(60%) as compared to females 16(40%), male to female ratio is 1.5:1. Majority of the cystic lesions have been found within the mandible 30(75%) while 10(25%) of the lesions have been found in the maxilla. Out of all the cases (n=40) included in the current study, odontogenic keratocyst 20(50%) is the most prevalent, the second most commonly found cystic lesion is periapical cyst 14(35%), dentigerous cyst accounts for 5(12.5%) while only one of the cases showed odontogenic keratocyst in combination with dentigerous cyst 1(2.5%). Conclusion: This study serves as a source for providing data about the commonly occurring odontogenic cystic lesions involving the jaws with reference to its age, gender and site predilection. The data collected in this study has provided significant clinico-pathological information about all the reported cases to the pathologist and the clinician.