title: Radicular cyst masquerading as a multilocular radiolucency.
abstract: Radicular cysts are the most common cystic lesions of the jaw. Most of these lesions involve the apex of the offending tooth and appear as well-defined periapical radiolucencies. This case presents an unusually large multilocular radicular cyst crossing the midline and involving almost the entire body of the mandible. The clinical and radiographic appearance mimicked an aggressive cyst or benign tumor. The lesion was surgically excised, and the teeth were endodontically treated without any postoperative complications.
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. sanvas72@yahoo.com
authors: Vasavi
authors: V
authors: Krishnamurthy
authors: Sheetal
authors: S
authors: Haridas
authors: Mandavi
authors: M
authors: Garud
authors: Sonal
authors: S
authors: Vahanwala
authors: Chaitanya D
authors: CD
authors: Nayak
authors: Sandeep S
authors: SS
authors: Pagare
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed