Radiolucent Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
cholesterol clefts
A
cholesterol crystals are found within cyst fluid, cholesterol dissolved out during preparation of the section leaving clefts
2
Q
what are histology samples of cysts placed in
A
10% formalin
3
Q
what teeth are dentigerous cysts most commonly associated with and why
A
8s and 3s as they have the highest rate of impaction
4
Q
how does a dentigerous cyst form
A
when fluid accumulates between fully formed crown and reduced enamel epithelium
5
Q
what will an aspiration of a keratocyst contain
A
epithelial cells
white/cream semi solid material
low soluble protein content
6
Q
what syndrome is associated with multiple keratocysts
A
Gorlin Goltz syndrome
(nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome)
7
Q
normal width of an incisive fossa
A
3-6mm
