Cyst management Flashcards
Define cyst
A pathological cavity that is epithelial lined filled with fluid, semi fluid or gas
What will a cyst never be filled with
Pus
How do we classify cysts
Odontogenic
Non odontogenic
What are odontogenic cyst split into
Inflammatory
Developmental
Give examples of inflammatory odontogenic cysts
Radicular
residual
Give examples,es of developmental cysts
Dentigerous
Eruption
Odontogenic keratocyst
Gingival cyst
Developmental
lateral periodontal
How do we classify non odontogenic cyst
- Fissure
- Bone
- Soft tissue
Give examples of developmental non odontogenic cysts
Nasopalatine
Nasolabial
Median palatine
Give examples of non odontogenic bone cyst
Solitary bone cyst
Aneurysmal bone cyst
Give examples of non odontogenic soft tissue cyst
mucous extravasation
Mucous retention
Name the most common cysts
Radicular (65%)
Dentigerous (20%)
Odontogenic Keratocyst (5%)
Where are the originator cells of an inflammatory cyst found
Remnants of henrtwigs roots sheath called cell rests of malassez found in the periodontal ligament
Where are the originator cells of a dentigerous cyst found
Reduced enamel epithelial
Where are the originator cells of an Odontogenic Keratocyst cyst found
dental lamina called glands of serres
Where are the originator cells of an nasopalatine cyst found
Nasopalatine duct epithelium
Where are the originator cells of an mucous retention cyst found
Salivary duct epithelium
Talk through the pathogenisis of cyst formation
- Site specific Inflammation
- Inflammatory cells secrete cytokines such as IL-1 IL-6 TNF and growth factors
State a genetic condition linked to increased cyst development
Gorlin Goltz syndrome
What is Gorlin Goltz syndrome linked with
Genetic defects in the tumour suppressor gene leadign to multiple odontogenic keratocyst
Name the mechanism that describes how cysts get bigger
Hydrostatic mechanism
Talk through the hydrostatic mechanism
- Protein accumulates within the cyst and the wall acts as a semi permeable membrane
- Fluid accumulates in cyst lumen creating positive pressure in the cyst
How can the enlargement of cysts lead to bone resorption
Pro inflammatory cytokines IL1, TNF and PGE2 (Fibroblasts) induce bone resorption
these are produced by cysts stimulation bone resorption
Briefly talk through the mechanism of cyst enlargement
- Inflammation
- Cell proliferation
- Increased protein content
- Fluid accumulates within cyst
- Increased positive pressure
- Displacement of soft tissue
- Resorption of bone
- Cyst increases in size to fill available space
What is the aetiology of radicular cyst
Inflammation
Were are radicular cysts most commonly found
Everywhere but commonest site in maxillary incisors
Describe the presentation of a radical cyst
- Related to a non vital tooth
- Develop within periapical granuloma
- Limited buccal expansion
Describe the radiographic appearance of a radicular cyst
Unilocular well defined well corticated radiolucency at apex of non vital tooth
What is the tx for a radicular cyst
Endodontic tx of non vital tooth
XLA of non vital tooth
What complications can arise form a radicular cyst
Can form a residual cyst following XLA
What is the aetiology of residual cysts
Develops after incomplete removal of a radicular cyst
Where are residual cysts most commonly found
at sites of dental XLA
Describe the radiographic appearance of a residual cyst
Well defined unilocular corticated radiolucency
What is the tx for a residual cyst
Surgical enucleation
What is enucleation
Removal of the cyst epithelium
What is the aetiology of dentigerous cysts
Developmental with an unerupted tooth
Where do dentigerous cyst commonly form
Attached at the CEJ surrounding the crown of unerupted tooth (8s and 3s)
List some of the key points in relation to a dentigerous cyst
Late buccal expansion
Describe the radiographic appearance of a dentigerous cyst
Unilocular well corticated radiolucency
What is the tx for a dentigerous cyst
Surgical removal or uncover the tooth
What is the aetiology of an eruption cyst
Developmental associated with an erupting tooth
Describe the presentation of an eruption cyst
Blue swelling over erupting tooth
What is the tx for an erupting tooth
Usually resolves following eruption of associated tooth
What is the aetiology of an Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC)
Developmental
Where are Odontogenic Keratocyst most commonly found
Angle of the mandible or ramus
What are some key points we should be aware of in regards to Odontogenic Keratocyst
Multiple cysts are associated with Gorlin Goltz syndrome
can lead to bone resorption if buccal expansion occurs
Describe the radiographic appearance of Odontogenic Keratocysts
Usually multilocular
What is the tx for Odontogenic Keratocyst
Enucleation
Marsupialisaion
What are the complication associated with Odontogenic Keratocyst
Recurrence is high due to difficult in removing and the presence of daughter cysts
what is Marsupialisaion
Opening up the cyst cavity to decompress the cyst
What is the aetiology of a lateral periodontal cyst
Developmental
Where do lateral periodontal cysts occur
Lateral to a vital tooth most commonly mandivualr molars and canines
What are some key points to note in relation to lateral periodontal cysts
Often incidental findings
sometimes soft tissues swelling may present below the papillae
Describe the radiographic appearance of a lateral periodontal cyst
Well defined unilocular oval/round/ tear drop shaped
What is the tx for a lateral periodontal cyst
Enucleation
Give examples of gingival cysts
Epstein pearls and Bohns nodules
At what age do gingival cysts occur
Usually within the first 6 months after birth
Where do Epstein pearls form
Hard palate
Where do Bohns nodules form
Occur on gingiva
What is the tx for gingival cysts
No tx usually resolve on their own
What is the aetiology of nasopalatine cysts
Developmental
Where do nasopalatine cysts form
Hard palate just behind maxillary incisors
What are seen key points to note in relation to nasopalatine cysts
Can be ssociated with a VITAL maxillary incisor
Describe the radiographic appearance of a nasopalatien cyst
Well defined corticated radiolucent can appear heart shaped
What is the tx for a nasopalatine cyst
Excision
What is the aetiology for a nasolabial cyst
Developmental malformation
Where is a nasoplabial cyst found
Located over the nasolabial fold under the Alar of the nose
What are some key points to Note in relation to a nasolabial cyst
- Can be a non tender fluctuant mobile swelling
- Slowly enlarging
- Asymptomatic
- Rarely becomes infected and causes pain
- Usually diagnosed relatively early
What is a nasolabial cyst not seen on
An OPT
What radiograph must we take to see a nasoloabial cyst
CT
Describe how a nasolabial cyst appears on a CT
Well demarcated rounded homogenous low density soft tissue lesion
What is the tx for a nasolabial cyst
Surgical exision through sublabial incision
What is the aetiology of a median palatine cyst
Developmental
Where do median palatine cysts usually develop
Symmetrical along midline of hard palate posterior to the palatine papillae
What are some key points to note inr elatin to a median palatine cyst
Firm or fluctuant but usually asymptomatic
how do we tx a median palatine cyst
enucleation
Give examples of non odontgenic bone cysts
Solitary bone cysts
Auneurysmal bone cysts
Where are solitary bone cysts found
Body of the mandible
Describe a solitary bone cyst on a radiogrpah
Well corticated radiolucency extending between tooth root
Descibe how an aneurysmal bone cyst appears on a radiograph
Multilocualr radiolucency int he mandivle with cortical expansion
What are aneurysmal bone cysts fulled with
Blood filled granuslation tissue and giant cells
What is the aetiology of a mucous extravassaiton cyst
Trauma
Where do mucous extravasation cysts usually form
Lower lip or floor of the mouth
What is a mucous extravasation cyst on th efloor of the mouth called
A ranula
How do we tx mucous extraversion cysts
Excision
What is the aetiology of mucous retention cysts
Obstructed salivary ducts
Where do mucous retention cysts form
Commonly effect salacity glands
How are mucous retention cysts tx
Excision
What are the indication for removing a cyst
- Pain
- Funciton
- Aesthetics
- Continual growth
- Pressure on adjacent structures
- Weakening of structures
- Infection
Name the three main approaches we can take to manage cysts
- Excision- cut away
- Enucleation- scoop cyst out
- Marsupialisaion- decompress cyst