A large residual cyst in the left anterior region of maxilla: A case report

Abstract   Background and Objectives: residual cyst is an odontogenic cyst that develops after a tooth with a radicular cyst is extracted so that all or part of the cyst remain in place.  These cysts are known as asymptomatic inflammatory odontogenic cysts and form approximately 10% of odontogenic c...

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Main Authors: Samaneh Aghighi Hatamipour, Azra Mohiti, Samira Haji Sadeghi
Format: article
Language:FA
Published: Qom University of Medical Sciences 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b57cb43e8c334bcab03e3fd7b744a3ff
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Summary:Abstract   Background and Objectives: residual cyst is an odontogenic cyst that develops after a tooth with a radicular cyst is extracted so that all or part of the cyst remain in place.  These cysts are known as asymptomatic inflammatory odontogenic cysts and form approximately 10% of odontogenic cysts.   Case Report: a 30 years old man patient, referred to the department of oral medicine of Yazd dental university for evaluation of radiolucent lesion seen in panoramic radiography.  Large oval shape unilacular radiolucency with well-circumscribed and corticated borders was seen that extended from the distal of left central tooth to the apex of second premolar on the same side.the canine tooth also appeared to be in sinus space.   Conclusion: According to the present study, basically, residual cystic should be considered in differential diagnosis of unilacular radiolucency in edentulous area.