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@article{191716,
        author = {Dr. Yashashri Deshmukh and Dr. Uma Mahindra and Dr. Deepak Motwani and Dr. Prasanna Joshi},
        title = {Comprehensive Management of a Maxillary Odontogenic Cyst in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7483-7487},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191716},
        abstract = {Odontogenic cysts of the jaws are common lesions in pediatric patients and may pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly when clinical and radiographic features overlap. Dentigerous cysts and odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are among the most frequently encountered developmental odontogenic cysts, yet they differ markedly in biological behavior, recurrence potential, and management strategies. This report describes the comprehensive management of an 11-year-old male presenting with a large cystic lesion of the left anterior maxilla associated with an impacted permanent canine. Clinical, radiographic, and surgical findings raised a diagnostic dilemma between a dentigerous cyst and an odontogenic keratocyst. Initial management involved enucleation of the lesion with removal of the impacted tooth and adjunctive platelet-rich fibrin placement. Recurrence necessitated secondary intervention with peripheral ostectomy and chemical cauterization using Carnoy’s solution. This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, long-term follow-up, and the role of adjunctive procedures in reducing recurrence of aggressive odontogenic cysts.},
        keywords = {Dentigerous cyst, odontogenic keratocyst, impacted canine, Carnoy’s solution, peripheral ostectomy, pediatric maxillofacial surgery},
        month = {January},
        }