Cross-sectional observational study evaluating the association between odontogenic cystic content and size.

OBJECTIVES To evaluate and correlate the cystic content and the size of odontogenic cysts. METHODS The study included 29 cases of odontogenic cysts reported in the Outpatient Department of Sharad Pawar Dental College. The cystic aspirate was analyzed for levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, total protein, globulin, albumin, and cholesterol. The sodium/potassium ratio was calculated. Pearson's correlation coefficient (ρ) was used to correlate the size of the cyst with the sodium/potassium ratio and other cystic contents. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A positive and statistically significant correlation (ρ = 0.625, p = 0.020) was noted between the sodium to potassium ratio and the size of the cyst. The correlation between the other cystic contents and the size of the cyst was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The sodium to potassium ratio is positively correlated with the radiographic size of cysts. A thorough analysis of cystic fluid components could provide valuable insights into the potential expansion of odontogenic cysts.