Bilateral inflammatory cysts of the jaw: report of an unusual case.
10.5624/isd.2012.42.2.105
- Author:
Vidya A HOLLA
1
;
Laxmikanth CHATRA
;
Prashanth SHENAI
;
Prasanna Kumar RAO
;
K M VEENA
;
Rachana Vishnudas PRABHU
Author Information
1. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India. avholla82@yahoo.co.in
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Radicular Cyst;
Mandible
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Humans;
Jaw;
Male;
Mandible;
Odontogenic Cysts;
Radicular Cyst;
Tooth
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry
2012;42(2):105-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Radicular cyst is the most common odontogenic cyst occurring in the jaws. The cyst is commonly found in relation to the maxillary anterior teeth in the third and fifth decade of life. Although multiple radicular cysts are not uncommon in the jaws, bilaterally symmetrical representation of these cysts is rare. Radiographs prior to extraction help in diagnosis of these cysts and thereby prevent further morbidities. We report a case of 16-year-old male patient who presented bilateral radicular cysts symmetrically in the mandible.
