Dermoid cyst of the mandibula: a case report
2008
Case Report of a Dermoid Cyst in the Mandibula
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Menditti Dardo, Laino Luigi, Ferrara Nicola, Baldi Alfonso
Primary Institution: Dipartimento di Scienze Odontostomatologiche, Seconda Università di Napoli, Italia
Conclusion
Dermoid cysts must be considered in the differential diagnosis of mandibula's lesions.
Supporting Evidence
- Dermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions derived from pluripotential cells.
- The lesion was easily enucleated after intra-oral incision.
- The patient was discharged on post-operative day 2 with no complication reported.
Takeaway
A 30-year-old woman had a rare cyst in her jaw that was successfully removed by surgery.
Methodology
The lesion was surgically removed after a panoramic radiograph showed its location.
Participant Demographics
One female patient, aged 30 years.
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