Lateral Periodontal Cyst: a Case Report and Literature Review

• Main Authors: Luis Felipe das Chagas e Silva de Carvalho (Author), Celina Faig Lima (Author), Luiz Antonio Guimarães Cabral (Author), Adriana Aigotti Haberbeck Brandão (Author), Janete Dias Almeida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Stilus Optimus, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The lateral periodontal cyst is considered a developmental odontogenic cyst with unusual occurrence. In most cases it is preliminary diagnosed as a radiographic finding, presenting as well circumscribed or as a round or teardrop-shaped radiolucent area. Due to its location it can easily...