An asymptomatic radiolucent lesion in the mandible.
The lingual cortical mandibular defect is easily diagnosed radiographically. The key features include: a well-defined radiolucent area, location below the mandibular canal, and placement anterior to the angle of the mandible. Routine surgical exploration is not indicated, but sialography or radiographic follow-up may be useful.
D000368:Aged; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography