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Lateral periodontal cyst: report of case and review of the literature

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Background

As the lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is an unusual odontogenic cyst, most papers are single case reports or series with a limited number of cases, with few large series. The aim of this study is to report an additional case of LPC, emphasizing the clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features, differential diagnosis, and review of 264 cases reported in the English-language literature.

Case report

A 51-year-old male patient presented with a well-delimited, radiolucent, mandibular lesion, located between the roots of the right lower lateral incisor and canine and evidenced during routine radiographic examination. A surgical excision was performed. Microscopically, there was a cystic cavity lined by simple squamous epithelium, compatible with LPC.

Discussion

LPC is an unusual odontogenic cyst and presents a marked predilection for occurring in the mandible between the roots of canines and premolars. Accurate clinical and imaging exams should be performed for a correct approach and diagnosis.

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Acknowledgments

Dr. Silva-Sousa and Dr. Perez are research fellows of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

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  1. School of Dentistry, University of Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Márcia de Andrade, Ana Paula Pantosi Silva, Yara Teresinha Corrêa Silva-Sousa & Danyel Elias da Cruz Perez

  2. Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

    Flávia Maria de Moraes Ramos-Perez & Danyel Elias da Cruz Perez

  3. Curso de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, CEP: 50670-901, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

    Danyel Elias da Cruz Perez

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de Andrade, M., Silva, A.P.P., de Moraes Ramos-Perez, F.M. et al. Lateral periodontal cyst: report of case and review of the literature. Oral Maxillofac Surg 16, 83–87 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-010-0257-2

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