Usage of 5-fluorouracil and Carnoy's Solution in Surgical Treatment of Odontogenic Keratocysts

Enucleation is complete removal of the cyst from the bony defect of the jaw affected by the lesion. Osteotomy is performed to allow access to the cyst, cystic wall is detached from the bone and removed completely.

Lesions clinically abd radiographically consistent with OKC will be submitted for histological examination to confirm the diagnosis of OKC

5% 5-fluorouracil cream will be applied immediately after the enucleation to the cystic cavity for 24 hours

Carnoy solution will be applied during the enucleation as described previously