[The follicular cyst of the mandibula--case report].

Abstract

Cyst is a pathological cavity which is surrounded by capsule and filled with matter of different compactness and composition. Cysts may originate in bones and in soft tissues. We are describing the case of the follicular cyst of the mandibula diagnosed for a 55 years old female patient. After diagnosis based on clinical, laryngological examination, computerized tomography, amber-coloured fluid in aspiration biopsy, the cyst and the unerupted tooth were surgically removed. Now the patient is under laryngological care.

• Authors: Agnieszka Garstecka, Tadeusz Pietrykowski, Stanisław Betlejewski
• Journal: Otolaryngologia polska = The Polish otolaryngology (Otolaryngol Pol) Vol. 59 Issue 6 Pg. 871-4 ( 2005) ISSN: 0030-6657 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Torbiel zawiazkowa zuchwy--opis przypadku.
• PMID: 16521454 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Female
• Follicular Cyst (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Mandibular Diseases (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed