Bilateral dentigerous cyst in a non-syndromic patient: Report of an unusual case with review of the literature
2011

Bilateral Dentigerous Cyst in a Non-Syndromic Patient

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Tamgadge Avinash, Tamgadge Sandhya, Bhalerao Daivat, Pereira Sudhir, Padhye Treville Mukul

Primary Institution: Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India

Hypothesis

Bilateral dentigerous cysts can occur in non-syndromic patients.

Conclusion

Bilateral dentigerous cysts are rare and can occur in the absence of any associated syndromes.

Supporting Evidence

  • Bilateral dentigerous cysts are typically associated with developmental syndromes.
  • This case is unique as it involves a non-syndromic patient.
  • Only 21 cases of bilateral dentigerous cysts have been reported in literature until 2009.
  • The cysts were discovered during routine radiographic examinations.
  • Surgical enucleation was performed as the treatment of choice.

Takeaway

This study talks about a 10-year-old boy who had two cysts in his mouth, which is very unusual because such cysts usually happen with certain syndromes.

Methodology

The case involved clinical examination, radiographic analysis, and histopathological evaluation.

Limitations

The rarity of the condition may lead to under-recognition or under-reporting.

Participant Demographics

10-year-old male child.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.4103/0973-029X.80017

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