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Giant dentigerous cyst.

S Das¹, A Bhowmick, S Mukherjee

¹Medical college, Calcutta.

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A rare dentigerous cyst in the upper jaw of a 14-year-old female caused significant swelling. This case highlights the importance of considering this dental cyst in the maxilla, despite its lower incidence.

Keywords:

Dentigerous cyst Dentigerous cyst maxilla

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Pathology
Radiology

Background:

Dentigerous cysts are common cysts of dental origin, typically found in the lower jaw.
Their occurrence in the upper jaw (maxilla) is considered relatively uncommon.
These cysts develop from the reduced enamel epithelium of a developing tooth.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of a large dentigerous cyst in the unilateral maxilla of a young female.
To discuss the clinical presentation and diagnostic considerations for maxillary dentigerous cysts.
To provide a brief review of the existing literature on dentigerous cysts in this location.

Main Methods:

Clinical examination of a 14-year-old female presenting with unilateral maxillary swelling.
Radiological assessment (e.g., OPG, CBCT) to evaluate the cyst's extent and relationship with adjacent structures.
Differential diagnosis considering other cystic or neoplastic lesions of the maxilla.

Main Results:

A 14-year-old female presented with a substantial swelling of the unilateral maxilla.
Clinicoradiological findings were consistent with a dentigerous cyst.
The cyst's large size and location in the maxilla were notable features.

Conclusions:

Dentigerous cysts, while more common in the mandible, can present as large lesions in the maxilla.
Early clinical and radiological diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
This case underscores the need to consider dentigerous cysts in the differential diagnosis of maxillary swellings.