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Paresthesia and the traumatic bone cyst. Abbreviated case report
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|October 1, 1976
Summary
A traumatic bone cyst presented unusually with mandibular nerve neuropathy, causing numbness in the lower lip and chin. This case highlights a rare initial symptom for this bone condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurology
- Pathology
Background:
- Traumatic bone cysts (TBCs) are uncommon intraosseous jaw lesions.
- They typically present with painless swelling or discomfort, rarely with neurological symptoms.
Observation:
- This report details a TBC case where the primary complaint was mandibular nerve neuropathy.
- The patient experienced unilateral numbness affecting the lower lip and chin.
Findings:
- The unusual initial symptom of nerve involvement prompted further investigation.
- Diagnostic imaging and subsequent surgical exploration confirmed the presence of a traumatic bone cyst.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering TBCs in the differential diagnosis of nerve-related symptoms in the jaw.
- It expands the understanding of TBC presentation and highlights the need for thorough evaluation of neurological deficits in the maxillofacial region.