Huge dentigerous cyst of maxilla: one case report.
- Author:
Lifang SHI
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Child;
Dentigerous Cyst;
Humans;
Male;
Maxilla;
pathology
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2014;28(9):660-661
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Dentigerous cyst of maxilla is a rare disease in department of otorhinolaryngology. More than 2 week persistent infection of the cortex that is surrounded by dense bone and then begins absorption causing the formation of dentigerous cyst. One tooth germ or multiple tooth germs can be seen in the cysts, mostly in the third molar area and canine area. However, it is extremely rare that so huge dentigerous cyst of maxilla, in which include three additional teeth, that is why we report it.
