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[The "globulomaxillary cyst" a specific entity or a myth?].

Philipp Häring1, Andreas Filippi, Michael M Bornstein

  • 1Klinik für zahnärztliche Chirurgie, -Radiologie, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Universitätskliniken für Zahnmedizin der Universität Basel.

Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|May 20, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The globulomaxillary cyst is not a distinct clinical entity. This review suggests alternative diagnoses for these lesions based on thorough examination.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Developmental biology
  • Diagnostic imaging

Context:

  • The globulomaxillary cyst is a controversial diagnosis in oral pathology.
  • Historically attributed to epithelial entrapment between nasal and maxillary processes.
  • Its existence as a distinct entity is debated.

Purpose:

  • To critically evaluate the globulomaxillary cyst as a valid clinico-pathological diagnosis.
  • To review embryological, clinical, and pathohistological evidence.
  • To propose alternative diagnostic considerations.

Summary:

  • Literature review indicates the globulomaxillary cyst lacks distinct embryological, clinical, or pathohistological support.
  • The term does not represent a real pathological entity.

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  • Alternative diagnoses are necessary, including odontogenic cysts and tumors.

    • Impact:

    • Clarifies diagnostic ambiguity surrounding the globulomaxillary cyst.
    • Promotes accurate differential diagnosis in oral pathology.
    • Improves patient management by guiding appropriate investigations and treatments.