[Incidence of cylindroma in rural dental practice]

In connection with a case that was misdiagnosed and has been mistreated for 1.5 years, the authors warn that behind a long, uncertain inflammation there might be a tumour as well. They strongly emphasize that each dental examination should be an oncological one at the same time thus helping the dentist in the early recognition of the tumorous disease. The relevant national and international literature is also described in connection with the actual case.