Glandular Odontogenic Cysts: A Case Report of a Classical Presentation

Background: Glandular odontogenic cysts (GOCs) are rareintrabony unilocular or multilocular pathologically linedcavities of odontogenic origin. It was updated with newdiagnostic criteria in the 2017 WHO classification ofodontogenic tumours. It has a high tendency for recurrenceand can be confused histologically for intraosseous mucoepidermoidcarcinoma.Objective: To report a 10-year history of recurrentmandibular swelling in a patient who has had threesurgeries.Case Presentation: This report describes a case of GOC inthe body and symphyseal region of the mandible of a 56-year-old male which is typical in history and clinicalexamination.Conclusion: GOC is a rare and aggressive lesion with arelatively high recurrence rate and the need for a carefulclinical and radiological evaluation along with a precisehistologic examination cannot be overemphasized