Dermoid cyst of the mandibula: a case report
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چکیده
BACKGROUND Dermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions derived from pluripotential cells. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case of a female patient aged 30 years presenting for a lesion of the mandibula incidentally seen on a routine panoramic radiograph obtained for dental care. The instrumental, clinical and histological characteristics of the lesion are reported. Finally, a bibliographic revision of this pathology at the level of the oral cavity is reported. CONCLUSION Dermoid cysts must be considered in the differential diagnosis of mandibula's lesions.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Cases Journal
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008