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Odontogenic Cysts of the Jaw Flashcards

1
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what is the definition of a cyst

A

pathological cavity filled with fluid, semi-fluid or gaseous contents

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what structural classes are cysts split into

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epithelium lined vs no epithelial lining

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3
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what are the two classes for origins of cysts

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odontogenic vs non-odontogenic

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4
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what are the two different classifications of pathogenesis of cysts

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developmental vs inflammatory

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5
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name the four main types of inflammatory odontogenic cysts

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radicular
residual
paradental
buccal bifurcation

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6
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what are the four main types of developmental odontogenic cysts

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dentigerous cyst
eruption cyst
odontogenic keratocyst
lateral periodontal cyst

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7
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what is the most common cause of bony swelling in the jaws

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odontogenic cysts

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8
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where do odontogenic cysts always occur

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above the level of the IAN canal

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9
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what is a radicular cyst

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associated with a non-vital tooth
initiated from chronic inflammation in the non-vital

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10
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what is the presentation of radicular cysts

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asymptomatic
may become infected = pain

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11
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how do you differentiate radicular cysts vs periapical granulomas

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radicular cysts are more than 1cm

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12
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name two radiographic features of a radicular cyst

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well defined, round radiolucency
corticated margin continuous with lamina dura
unilocular

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13
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what is a granuloma

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mass of granulation tissue that attaches to apex of non-vital tooth

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14
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what does homogenous suggest when describing a lesion

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same level of radiodensity/ radiopacity all the way through the lesion

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15
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name five reasons why the lower lip might be numb

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compression of nerve by cysts
trigeminal neuralgia
tumour compressing the nerve
damage to nerve during IDB administration
infection

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16
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what does the infra-orbital nerve supply

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sensation to skin of the cheek, upper lip, lateral aspect of the nose and upper teeth on same side

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17
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what is a residual cyst

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when a radicular cyst persists after the tooth has been extracted/ or successfully root treated

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18
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what is a lateral radicular cyst

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associated with accessory canals
located at the side of the tooth instead of the apex

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19
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what is a paradental cyst

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occurs distal aspect of a partially erupted mandibular third nolar

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20
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what are the two types of inflammatory collateral cysts

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paradental cysts
mandibular buccal bifurcation cysts

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21
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what are mandibular buccal bifurcation cysts associated with

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buccal aspect of erupting first molar

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22
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what is a dentigerous cyst

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developmental odontogenic cyst
embraces the crown of erupting tooth attaching at ECJ

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23
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where is the lining of dentigerous cysts derived from

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reduced enamel epithelium from the enamel organ

24
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what are dentigerous cysts most commonly associated with

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impacted third mandibular molars

25
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what is the treatment for dentigerous cyts

A

enucleation or marsupialisation depending on size

26
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what is an eruption cyst

A

developmental odontogenic cyst
overlies erupting tooth

27
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how are eruption cysts managed

A

conservatively but sometimes require surgical excision

28
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how do dentigerous cysts present radiographically

A

round/ ovoid
well defined unilocular
attached to crown of unerupted tooth

29
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what is an odontogenic keratocyst

A

cyst arising from cell rests of Serres (remnants of dental lamina)
high risk of recurrence

30
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how can you tell the difference between an enlarged follicle vs dentigerous cyst

A

enlarged follicle - less than 5mm

31
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what are eruption cysts most commonly associated with

A

incisors

32
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how does an odontogenic keratocyst present radiographically

A

significant mesio-distal expansion
scalloped margins
multilocular

33
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what syndrome is Odontogenic Keratocysts associated with

A

Gorlin Goltz (basal cell naevus syndrome)

34
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what is Gorlin Goltz

A

multiple basal cell carcinomas on skin

35
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what is an orthokeratinised odontogenic cyst

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uncommon developmental cyst
clinically similar to OKC - but histologically different
no association with Gorlin Goltz

36
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what is a lateral periodontal cyst

A

associated with lateral surface of tooth root
vital tooth and asymptomatic

37
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how is lateral periodontal cyst treated

A

enucleation

38
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what are gingival cysts

A

derived from rests of serres in gingival or alveolar tissues

39
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what are the two types of gingival cysts

A

those of adults - blueish sessile swellings
those of infants - bohn’s nodules

40
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what is the glandular odontogenic cyst

A

rare
developmental odontogenic cyst in anterior mandible
can be multilocular
high recurrence rate

41
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what is a calcifying odontogenic cyst

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radiopaque uni or multilocular presentation
adjacent teeth can be resorbed/ displaced

42
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what is a non-odontogenic epithelial cysts

A

nasopalatine duct cyst

43
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what is a nasopalatine duct cyst

A

non-odontogenic, epithelial cyst
slowly enlarging swelling anteriorly in the region of midline of palae

44
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what is a non-epithelial jaw cyst

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occurs mostly in long bones but sometimes found in the jaws

45
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what are the non-epithelial cysts

A

solitary bone cyst
aneurysmal bone cyst
stafne’s bone cyst

46
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what is a solitary bone cyst

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occurs in premolar/ molar region of mandible
no symptoms - incidental finding
no lining in the cavity

47
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what is the radiographic presentation of solitary bone cyst

A

radiolucency with well defined margins
scalloping prominent feature

48
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what is Stafne’s idiopathic bone cavity

A

developmental anomaly of mandible
asymptomatic - chance finding
usually located below inferior dental canal

49
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how does stafne’s bone cyst appear radiographically

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round/ oval
usually under IAN canal at angle of the mandible

50
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what is cyst enucleation

A

removal of entire cyst lining and contents
depends on size and shape

51
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name three complications of enucleation

A

damage to IAN
communication with maxillary sinus (OAC)
risk of recurrence

52
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what is marsupialisation

A

opening of cyst space
insert something to keep it open

53
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what are three complications of marsupialisation

A

need for further surgery
long treatment times
chance of reinfection

54
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what is segmental resection

A

removal of cyst with a margin of normal bone

55
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when is segmental resection usually used

A

ameloblastoma
sarcoma

BDS4 Radiology (3 decks)

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