Keratocystic odontogenic tumor is characterized by benign intraosseous neoplasm of odontogenic origin with high recurrence rates. Conservative or aggressive management has been suggested a method of treatment. Conservative approaches have some advantages in that they avoid adverse effects on the development of involved teeth and the jaw when the patient is young, although aggressive methods, including surgical resection, can be recommended considering the nature of the neoplasm. Here we presenting a case report of 9 year patient with KCOT treated with marsupialization.
Key words: Odontogenic keratocyst, KCOT, Children.

Received: 14 February, 2019                             Revised: 28 February, 2019                     Accepted: 3 March, 2019

Corresponding author: Dr. Gagandeep Singh, Post graduate student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India

This article may be cited as: Singh G. Conservative management of a Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor in children: A Case Report. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2019; 5(1):140-142.