Botryoid odontogenic cyst: case report with etiopathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic considerations

The botryoid odontogenic cyst is a rare asymptomatic lesion characterized by its typical multilocular aspect similar to a bunch of grapes commonly affecting the mandible bicuspids and canine region. The possibility of this lesion representing a clinical variation of the lateral periodontal cyst is source of discussion and doubt among many authors. Our article reports a rare case of the polemic odontogenic cyst and presents considerations related to its etiopathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.

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Main Authors: GONÇALVES,Rhoner, RIBEIRO JÚNIOR,Ophir, BORBA,Alexandre Meireles, RIBEIRO,Annelise Nazareth Cunha, SUGAYA,Norberto Nobuo, GUIMARÃES JÚNIOR,Jayro
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic 2015
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1981-86372015000300343
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