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Maxillary Sinus Mucopyocele Mimicking a Radicular Cyst: A Case Report
Jinkimoni Singha1,2, Sujata Byahatti2, Praveena Tantradi2
1Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College Silchar, Silchar, IND.
Cureus
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Maxillary sinus mucopyoceles, infected cysts, can mimic dental issues. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough approach combining clinical, imaging, and surgical methods for proper treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Maxillary sinus mucoceles are rare, benign expansile lesions.
- Infected mucoceles (mucopyoceles) can present with symptoms mimicking odontogenic pathologies.
- Differentiating mucopyoceles from dental issues is clinically challenging.
