title: Periapical cemental dysplasia: a case of misdiagnosis.
abstract: The correct diagnosis of pathological lesions of endodontic origin should allow for differentiation from those arising from other sources. A case of periapical cemental dysplasia (cementoma) is presented, whereby incorrect diagnosis resulted in not only inappropriate treatment, but an endodontic mishap and the superimposition of acute apical periodontitis in a previously disease-free site. This case report highlights the need for appropriate examination, simple special tests and diagnosis prior to management of lesions of questionable aetiology.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, London.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Hoskinson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002485:Cementoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003739:Dental Cementum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D019233:Retreatment; D012389:Root Canal Obturation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects