Open AccessUnusual histological presentation of a residual cyst: A case report
Author(s) -
Sanpreet Singh Sachdev,
Amol Dubey,
Parmeet Singh Banga,
Akshat Shetty
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ip archives of cytology and histopathology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2581-5725
pISSN - 2456-9267
DOI - 10.18231/j.achr.2021.028
Subject(s) - radicular cyst , pathology , cyst , medicine , root canal , histopathological examination , presentation (obstetrics) , anatomy , dentistry , surgery
Cystic lesions of jaws are fairly common of which radicular cysts that form as a result of inflammatory changes associated with a non-vital pulp are most frequent. The removal of source of infection by either root canal treatment or extraction of the involved tooth leads to resolution of inflammatory cysts. However, infrequently, certain lesions may persist even after appropriate treatment which are termed as ‘residual cysts’. Although residual cysts are histopathologically indistinguishable from radicular cysts, certain changes may occur owing to removal of the aggravating stimulus which may lead to a varied histopathological picture. The present case report comprises of a residual cyst with a relatively unusual histopathological presentation.