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Periapical cemental dysplasia: a case of misdiagnosis
S Smith1, K Patel, A E Hoskinson
1Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, London.
British Dental Journal
|September 23, 1998
Abstract:
The correct diagnosis of pathological lesions of endodontic origin should allow for differentiation from those arising from other sources. A case of periapical cemental dysplasia (cementoma) is presented, whereby incorrect diagnosis resulted in not only inappropriate treatment, but an endodontic mishap and the superimposition of acute apical periodontitis in a previously disease-free site. This case report highlights the need for appropriate examination, simple special tests and diagnosis prior to management of lesions of questionable aetiology.