Traumatic bone cyst of the mandible of possible iatrogenic origin: a case report and brief review of the literature
2006

Traumatic Bone Cyst of the Mandible: A Case Report

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Xanthinaki Arsinoi A, Choupis Konstantinos I, Tosios Konstantinos, Pagkalos Vasilios A, Papanikolaou Stavros I

Primary Institution: University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Hypothesis

Is the traumatic bone cyst of possible iatrogenic origin?

Conclusion

The case presented a traumatic bone cyst in the mandible that was likely caused by a previous dental procedure.

Supporting Evidence

  • The traumatic bone cyst is often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
  • Histological examination revealed normal bone and vascular connective tissue.
  • The lesion was located in the left ramus of the mandible, an uncommon site for TBCs.
  • The diagnosis was confirmed through surgical exploration and curettage.

Takeaway

A traumatic bone cyst is a type of cavity in the jaw that can happen after dental work, and in this case, it was found four years after a tooth was removed.

Methodology

The case involved surgical exploration and histological examination of the cyst.

Limitations

The exact cause of the traumatic bone cyst remains uncertain and may involve multiple factors.

Participant Demographics

One 25-year-old white female patient.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1746-160X-2-40

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