Multiple jaw cysts not associated with basal cell nevus syndrome.
- Author:
Suk Ja YOON
1
;
Byung Cheol KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University. yoonfr@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
jaw cysts;
basal cell nevus syndrome;
tooth, impacted
- MeSH:
Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome*;
Crowns;
Dentigerous Cyst;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Jaw Cysts*;
Jaw*;
Male;
Molar, Third;
Odontogenic Cysts;
Skin;
Tooth;
Tooth, Impacted
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2003;33(3):195-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
We present two cases of multiple jaw cysts not associated with basal cell nevus syndrome. Case 1: a nine year-old boy visited CNU Hospital for orthodontic treatment and his radiographs showed cystic lesions surrounding the crowns of teeth #13 and #17 respectively, which were diagnosed as dentigerous cysts. Subsequently, two more cysts were found on his follow-up radiographs in 12 and 15 months. The two cysts were determined to be odontogenic keratocysts. The boy had no skeletal abnormalities and no skin lesions associated with basal cell nevus syndrome. Case 2: a fifty-eight year old man had three impacted third molars with pericoronal radiolucencies, which were diagnosed as dentigerous cysts. He had no additional abnormalities associated with basal cell nevus syndrome. Multiple jaw cysts can occur at any age, and periodic radiographic surveillance may be needed for any cases of impacted tooth.
