Florid Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia with Dentigerous Cyst in a Young Woman
Author Information
Author(s): Sanjai Karpagaselvi, Kumarswamy Jayalakshmi, Kumar Vinod K Patil, Archana
Primary Institution: Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center
Conclusion
This case presents an unusual manifestation of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia associated with a dentigerous cyst in a 20-year-old Asian woman.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with three lesions in different quadrants of the jaw.
- Histopathological examination revealed cemental masses in a fibrous connective tissue stroma.
- The case is noted as the first report of a dentigerous cyst co-existing with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia.
Takeaway
A 20-year-old woman had a rare condition where a type of bone growth in her jaw was found along with a cyst. Doctors decided to operate because it was causing her face to look uneven.
Methodology
Diagnosis was made through clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings, followed by surgery under general anesthesia.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
20-year-old Indian woman.
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