The involvement of the maxillary antrum by odontogenic keratocysts.
The involvement of the maxillary antrum by an odontogenic keratocyst is an unusual presentation of this important lesion which shows a tendency to recur following surgery when it arises in the mandible. The clinical presentation and radiological appearance in five patients are described. The differential diagnosis of this lesion is briefly reviewed.
MacDonald-Jankowski
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Department of Dental Radiology, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London.
D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed