Glandular Odontogenic Cysts in Maxilla: Literature Review and Report on Cases

Glandular odontogenic cysts are rare developmental lesions affecting the mandible, especially its anterior region, more frequently seen in males. This cyst has a high recurrence rate and its radiographic image is associated with its rate of recurrence. There is some overlap between features of radiographic and histopathological images of glandular odontogenic cysts and those of some lesions such as mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Moreover, diagnosis of this cyst is very important due to its invasive potential. This article is based on two patients reported with glandular odontogenic cysts in the maxilla, which is an uncommon location for this lesion. The first patient was a male,63-yrs. with a glandular odontogenic cyst in the maxillary anterior region. The second reported patient was a female, 21 yrs. where lesion observed in the maxillary posterior region.