title: Lateral periodontal cyst.
abstract: The lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is a harmless developmental aberration derived from odontogenic epithelia lying between the roots of vital teeth. The exact histogenesis of LPC is a matter of debate but therapy is usually only required to maintain stable periodontal conditions and in case of evidence for growth of the cyst. We report on a case of LPC where successful surgical therapy had initialized osseous restoration. We further discuss the value of histological findings to substantiate a clinical and radiological diagnosis.
authors: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Eppendorf University Hospital, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany rfriedrich@uke.de.
authors: Reinhard E
authors: RE
authors: Friedrich
authors: Orthodontics, Eppendorf University Hospital, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
authors: Hanna A
authors: HA
authors: Scheuer
authors: Pathology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
authors: Jozef
authors: J
authors: Zustin
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010509:Periodontal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Lateral periodontal cyst; dysontogenetic cyst; odontogenic cyst