Gingival cyst of the adult: a review and a report of eight cases.
The gingival cyst of the adult (GCA) is an uncommon gingival lesion that is usually found within attached or unattached soft tissues. It is generally considered to be a cyst of odontogenic origin, though this is still debated somewhat. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of GCA and summarizes the features of eight cases.
Bell
R C
RC
McGill University, Montreal, Que.
Chauvin
P J
PJ
Tyler
M T
MT
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000473:pathology*; D010509:Periodontal Cyst / Q000473:pathology