Atypical simple bone cyst of the jaws - Multiple cysts and repeated recurrence

Goichi Tsukamoto, Akira Sasaki, Hiroshi Mese, Tomohiro Matsumara

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Abstract

This report is of a patient with unusual multiple simple bone cysts. A 17-year-old Japanese man presented with 3 cystic lesions, 2 in the mandible and 1 in the left maxillary sinus. Biopsies from the mandible revealed fibrous tissue, bone, and red blood cells, which did not suggest any specific lesion. A diagnosis of multiple simple bone cysts was made. After treatment of surgical exploration, curettage, and packing, computed tomography scan showed bone regeneration. However, the lesions repeatedly recurred in the mandible. It is generally thought that the prognosis of this lesion is good. Therefore the cause of this recurrence is examined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)138-141
Number of pages4
JournalAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003

Keywords

  • Bone cyst
  • Case study
  • Jaw cyst

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oral Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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