A benign uni- or multicystic, intraosseous tumor of odontogenic origin, with a characteristic lining of parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium and potential for aggressive, infiltrative behavior.
Comment:
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) most commonly affects the mandible, but may also be localized in the maxilla.
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor; Keratocystic odontogenic tumour; Keratocysts of the jaw