Presentation
Painless swelling on the right side of the face for a few years.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Periapical cyst
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There is a cystic lesion involving the upper edge of the right side of the maxilla with associated erosion of its wall, encasing the root of the underlying tooth.
The rest of the bones appear unremarkable.
Case Discussion
CT features and location of the lesion favor a periapical cyst.
Co-contributor: Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.