title: Pediatric Odontogenic Cysts of the Jaws.
abstract: Odontogenic cysts represent a common form of pathology of the jaws, and the natural history, clinicopathologic findings, and appropriate management strategies are important to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Odontogenic cysts in the pediatric populations are important pathologic entities given their potential impact on the growth and development of the maxillofacial complex. Inappropriate management strategies can severely affect the form and function of the growing child. Categorizing pediatric odontogenic cysts into inflammatory or developmental causes provides a convenient way of conceptualizing these various entities and helps facilitate the appropriate diagnosis and the subsequent management.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Ro_ma_12_12econ, Rochester, MN 55901, USA. Electronic address: arce.kevin@mayo.edu.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Arce
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Ro_ma_12_12econ, Rochester, MN 55901, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Streff
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Ro_ma_12_12econ, Rochester, MN 55901, USA.
authors.forename: Kyle S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ettinger
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Diagnosis; Maxillofacial surgery; Odontogenic cysts; Pediatrics; Treatment