Histologic or Microscopic Features of Odontogenic Keratocyst , It si adevelopmental Odontogenic Cyst that has charecteristic histological features and high rate od recurrence. Initially these lesions are asymptomatic and do not produce any symptoms until the size of the lesion increases and overlap on the adjacent structures. Symptoms of Odontogenic Keratocyst includes Swelling of Jaw, Displacement of Teeth, PAin if Secondarily infected and Pathologic fracture in later stages. Histopathology of Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC): Lining Epithelium of OKC is charecterized by regular parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium The Parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium is 5-8 cell layers in thickness Rete pegs are absent in this epithelium Basal cell layer of epithelium is quite distinct with columnar cells which are having a palisading arrangement of nuclei with polarization (nuclei of all cells are away from the basement membrane) which is described as “Tombstone” or “Picket fence” appearance The Superficial para keratin layer shows characteristic corrugations. Epithelium may show infolding into the connective tissue capsule and may be separated from capsule in some areas. Connective Tissue capsule comprises mainly of parallely arranged collagen fibers with few cells and blood vessels. Satellite Cysts or Proliferating Odontogenic Cell rests may be present in the capsule. Cystic lumen contains fluid with low protein level. Characteristic Features or Important Features of OKC: Keratinizing lining Epithelium of 5-8 cell layers thick “Tombstone or Picket Fence” appearance of Basal Cells Corrugated parakeratin layer Satellite cysts in Cystic Capsule , http://bit.ly/12cCKmO

Histologic or Microscopic Features of Odontogenic Keratocyst , It si adevelopmental Odontogenic Cyst that has charecteristic histological features and high rate od recurrence. Initially these lesions are asymptomatic and do not produce any symptoms until the size of the lesion increases and overlap on the adjacent structures. Symptoms of Odontogenic Keratocyst includes Swelling of Jaw, Displacement of Teeth, PAin if Secondarily infected and Pathologic fracture in later stages. Histopathology of Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC): Lining Epithelium of OKC is charecterized by regular parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium The Parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium is 5-8 cell layers in thickness Rete pegs are absent in this epithelium Basal cell layer of epithelium is quite distinct with columnar cells which are having a palisading arrangement of nuclei with polarization (nuclei of all cells are away from the basement membrane) which is described as “Tombstone” or “Picket fence” appearance The Superficial para keratin layer shows characteristic corrugations. Epithelium may show infolding into the connective tissue capsule and may be separated from capsule in some areas. Connective Tissue capsule comprises mainly of parallely arranged collagen fibers with few cells and blood vessels. Satellite Cysts or Proliferating Odontogenic Cell rests may be present in the capsule. Cystic lumen contains fluid with low protein level. Characteristic Features or Important Features of OKC: Keratinizing lining Epithelium of 5-8 cell layers thick “Tombstone or Picket Fence” appearance of Basal Cells Corrugated parakeratin layer Satellite cysts in Cystic Capsule , http://bit.ly/12cCKmO , via Dental Teach " Daily Dental Info " http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=605725629451990&set=a.578806528810567.1073741842.110664842291407&type=1