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Probable keratocyst in a mandible from the late Roman era

¹ Faculty of Odontology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; ² University of Girona, Girona, Spain

*Correspondence to: Eduardo Chimenos-Küstner, Va Augusta 124, 1° 3^a, 08006 – Barcelona, Spain; E-mail: 13598eck{at}comb.es

Received 17 January 2005; accepted 20 April 2005

Odontogenic keratocysts, characterized by considerable local aggressiveness and high recurrence rates, account for 5–15% of all odontogenic cysts. This paper reviews the literature and describes the most important aspects of this type of cyst, a clinical example being given as way of illustration. We also report a paleopathological case featuring an osteolytic lesion where the characteristics are consistent with a keratocyst. The aim is thus to encourage odontologists to contribute to research in the field of paleopathology.

Keywords: keratocyst; differential diagnosis; odontogenic cysts; paleopathology