Glandular odontogenic cyst: A diagnostic challenge

• Author Details:   
• Dinakar Jayakumar ^*
• Jaish Lal Singarayan Mariachelliah
• Gomakumar Kanaka Sabhapathi Usha
• Anisimila Charles Stephen
• Sulmuna Rajdavid

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Glandular Odontogenic Cyst (GOC) is an uncommon developmental cyst of the jaw with distinct histopathological features, but significant diagnostic overlap exists with both benign and aggressive odontogenic lesions. Its resemblance to neoplasms such as central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CMEC) complicates diagnosis, demanding meticulous evaluation. This article presents a rare case of GOC in a 17-year-old female, emphasizing its clinical, radiological, and microscopic hallmarks and highlighting the critical role of comprehensive histopathological and ancillary diagnostic techniques for precise identification and management.