Transformation of a Glandular Odontogenic Cyst into an Ameloblastoma: A Uncommon Phenomenon with a Review of Documented Cases

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Dec;76(6):5879-5883. doi: 10.1007/s12070-024-04952-w. Epub 2024 Aug 9.

Abstract

Glandular odontogenic cysts(GOC) are among the rarest odontogenic cysts defined by the presence of glandular epithelium in the epithelial lining posing some diagnostic difficulties. GOC associated with ameloblastoma is extremely rare with only 5 cases reported. This report deals with this rare occurrence of GOC along with unicystic ameloblastoma.

Keywords: Ameloblastoma; BRAF; Glandular odontogenic cyst; SMO.