title: Case Report: An Unusual Finding of a Solitary Bone Cyst in a Patient with a Fractured Mandible.
abstract: Solitary bone cysts are uncommon. They have a reported incidence of 0.6% and are commonest in the mandible. The case of a 16-year-old patient who attended Accident and Emergency with a fractured mandible and the incidental finding of a solitary bone cyst is presented. Solitary bone cysts are usually asymptomatic and generally heal fully following surgical exploration. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This case report aims to increase awareness of the general dental practitioner of solitary bone cysts as a possible finding in patients with pathological jaw fractures and radiolucencies of the jaws. It outlines the surgical management that is carried out on patients with solitary bone cysts.
authors: Melanie
authors: M
authors: Chell
authors: Matthew
authors: M
authors: Idle
authors: Jason
authors: J
authors: Green
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography