ISSN:
1613-9674
Keywords:
Simple bone cyst
;
Radiopaque lesion
;
Florid-osseous dysplasia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to compare the simple bone cysts without internal radiopaque lesions and those with radiopaque lesions to clarify the characteristics of the latter. Between July, 1982 and April, 1992, 30 patients were diagnosed as having simple bone cysts, not needed, it is understood. Of the 30 patients, 7 females showed radiopaque lesions in the cysts. The mean age in the patients with simple bone cysts alone was 21.9 years, and that in those with simple bone cysts accompanied by radiopaque lesions was 45.9 years. The molar region was the most frequent site of both groups. Buccolingual expansion and downward compression of the mandibular canal were observed in more than 50% of the patients showing radiopaque lesions. Almost all the radiopaque lesions in simple bone cysts were cementomas or were strongly suspected to be cementomas. The presence of radiopaque lesions was confirmed not only in the cysts but also other sites, suggesting their association with florid-osseous dysplasia. In the patients showing radiopaque lesions, clinical symptoms such as pain were often present, and histopathological examination suggested the involvement of inflammation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02349100
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