Non-odontogenic cysts Flashcards
classifications of cysts of the jaw
odontogenic
non-odontogenic
types of odontogenic cysts
developmental
inflammatory
examples of non-odontogenic cysts
nasopalatine cyst
surgical ciliated cyst
nasolabial cyst
nasopalatine cyst clinical features
-swelling in the midline of anterior palate
-may complain of salty taste
-rounded or heart shaped radiolucency in the midline of anterior hard palate
treatment of nasopalatine cyst
enucleation
surgical ciliated cyst clinical features
-most in posterior maxilla
-may be asymptomatic or present with pain and swelling
treatment of surgical ciliated cyst
enucleation
clinical features of nasolabial cyst
arise in upper lip
slow growing
painless unless infected
treatment for nasolabial cyst
excision
types of soft tissue cysts
salivary mucocoele
epidermoid cyst
dermoid cyst
lymphoepithelial cyst
thyroglossal duct cyst
epidermoid cyst clinical features
painless swelling
often following trauma or surgery
more common on skin
treatment of epidermoid cyst
excision
clinical features of dermoid cyst
developmental lesion
floor of mouth is most common site
painless swelling in the midline
treatment of dermoid cyst
excision
Lymphoepithelial cyst clinical features
developmental lesion
floor of mouth and tongue most common intraorla site
may be yellowish in colour