Dentigerous Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
What is the typical predilections for dentigerous cyst?
A
10-30
Male
Caucasian
2
Q
Can a dentigerous cyst undergo transformation? To what? How often?
A
Ameloblastoma
SCCa
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Fewer than 2% of cases
3
Q
What are the classic histologic findings of a dentigerous cyst?
A
Lining of nonkeratinizing stratified squamous epithelium in a loosely arranged fibrous connective tissue wall
4
Q
What is the etiology of a dentigerous cyst?
A
Fluid accumulation between the follicle / reduced enamel epithelium and the tooth crown.
Forms from the stellate reticulum at the CEJ.
