Simple Bone Cyst on The Mandibular Ramus: A Case Report

Authors : Özlem Okumuş, Altan Varol, Semih Özbayrak

Pages : 17-22

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Publication Date : 2018-09-30

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Abstract: The simple bone cyst, also called traumatic bone cyst or solitary bone cyst, is an uncommon cavity of the jaws and occurs on the mandibular symphysis and body, but rarely on the mandibular condyle. It is generally asymptomatic, usually detected incidentally during routine radiological assessment. This article presents a bone cystic lesion affecting the right mandibular ramus in a 11 year-old female patient with no history of previous trauma. A well demarcated oval shaped radiolucent lesion was observed on the right mandibular ramus in panoramic radiography. The advanced imaging techniques were performed to assess the exact location of the lesion and its association with the surrounded soft tissue. The patient underwent this cystic lesion enucleated under general anesthesia and the surgical exploration has demonstrated the empty cavity without the epithelial layer. The postoperative panoramic radiography which was performed after 6 months of follow up showed bony formation. The simple bone cyst is a rare jawbone lesion with an unclear etiology. It is generally associated with a good prognosis and a low rate of recurrence. Trauma history must be questioned.
Keywords : Traumatic bone cyst, Simple bone cyst, Solitary bone cyst, Mandibular ramus, Cone beam computed tomography, mandibula