title: Multiple myeloma presenting as a periapical lesion in the mandible.
abstract: The case reported here demonstrates an asymptomatic radiolucent lesion of plasma cell myeloma mimicking as a periapical cyst. The tooth involved was not carious, vital and did not show any root resorption.
authors.affiliation: Riyad Dental Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Dhanrajani
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Abdulkarim
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography