Squamous cell carcinoma arising from keratocystic odontogenic tumor

[1] Keratin metaplasia leading to epithelial hyperplasia and dysplasia can be one of the mechanisms of malignant changes so, presence of keratinisation in the cyst lining increases the risk of malignancy. Case Details A 55-year-old male patient reported with a chief complaint of pain and swelling in the left mandibular posterior region. {Figure 5} Discussion The epithelial lining of the odontogenic cysts has potential to undergo metaplasia or dysplastic changes or malignancies such as squamous cell carcinoma or mucoepidermoid carcinoma.