title: A developmental defect of the mandibular symphysis. Case report.
abstract: A case in reported of coincidental abnormalities of development of both the premaxilla and anterior mandible. The defect in the mandible presented certain radiographic features frequently observed in cystic or neoplastic lesions. Histological examination revealed it to be of a developmental nature. The importance of adequate examination of tissue removed from lesions of the jaws is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities*