Radicular cyst masquerading as a multilocular radiolucency

Radicular cysts are the most common cystic lesions of the jaw. Most of these lesions involve the apex of the offending tooth and appear as well-defined periapical radiolucencies. This case presents an unusually large multilocular radicular cyst crossing the midline and involving almost the entire bo...

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Published in:	Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Vol. 44; no. 1; p. 71
Main Authors:	Krishnamurthy, Vasavi, Haridas, Sheetal, Garud, Mandavi, Vahanwala, Sonal, Nayak, Chaitanya D, Pagare, Sandeep S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-01-2013
Subjects:	Biopsy, Fine-Needle Diagnosis, Differential Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Mandibular Diseases - diagnostic imaging Mandibular Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Middle Aged Periapical Diseases - diagnostic imaging Radicular Cyst - diagnostic imaging Radiography, Panoramic Root Resorption - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Radicular cysts are the most common cystic lesions of the jaw. Most of these lesions involve the apex of the offending tooth and appear as well-defined periapical radiolucencies. This case presents an unusually large multilocular radicular cyst crossing the midline and involving almost the entire body of the mandible. The clinical and radiographic appearance mimicked an aggressive cyst or benign tumor. The lesion was surgically excised, and the teeth were endodontically treated without any postoperative complications.
ISSN:	1936-7163
DOI:	10.3290/j.qi.a28740