Atypical Simple Bone Cyst of the Jaws — Multiple Cysts and Repeated Recurrence

This report is of a patient with unusual multiple simple bone cysts. A 17-year-old Japanese man presented with 3 cystic lesions, 2 in the mandible and 1 in the left maxillary sinus. Biopsies from the mandible revealed fibrous tissue, bone, and red blood cells, which did not suggest any specific lesi...

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Published in:	The Asian journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 138 - 141
Main Authors:	Tsukamoto, Goichi, Sasaki, Akira, Mese, Hiroshi, Matsumara, Tomohiro
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2003
Subjects:	Bone cyst Case study Jaw cyst Case study Bone cyst Jaw cyst
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Summary:	This report is of a patient with unusual multiple simple bone cysts. A 17-year-old Japanese man presented with 3 cystic lesions, 2 in the mandible and 1 in the left maxillary sinus. Biopsies from the mandible revealed fibrous tissue, bone, and red blood cells, which did not suggest any specific lesion. A diagnosis of multiple simple bone cysts was made. After treatment of surgical exploration, curettage, and packing, computed tomography scan showed bone regeneration. However, the lesions repeatedly recurred in the mandible. It is generally thought that the prognosis of this lesion is good. Therefore the cause of this recurrence is examined.
ISSN:	0915-6992 2212-1897
DOI:	10.1016/S0915-6992(03)80023-7