Simple bone cyst of the mandible report of two cases
Iranian Journal of Radiology. 2011; 8 (1): 43-46
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-110552
ABSTRACT
Despite their names, simple bone cysts are no longer categorized as cysts since they lack an epithelial lining. However, their nature remains controversial. The internal structure is totally radiolucent, sometimes showing multilocular appearance, although the lesion does not contain true septa and the ridges of bone is produced by the scalloping effect. We presented two cases of histopathologically confirmed simple bone cyst. Radiographic features such as multilocular appearance and significant buccal and lingual expansion are not usual findings for simple bone cyst, whereas evident in our presented cases
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Radiography, Panoramic
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Mandible
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. J. Radiol.
Year:
2011
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