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The Lateral Periodontal Cyst: A Report of 37 Cases
Author(s) -
Cohen David Andrew,
Neville Brad W.,
Damm Douglas D.,
White Dean K.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1984.55.4.230
Subject(s) - cyst , medicine , periodontal disease , odontogenic , odontogenic cyst , dentistry , pathology , anatomy
T he lateral periodontal cyst is a developmental cyst of odontogenic origin which is located along the lateral aspect of a tooth root. Thirty‐seven previously unreported lateral periodontal cysts (LPCs) are presented. Clinical, roentgenographic and histologic features of the LPC are reviewed. Further, the importance of distinguishing the developmental LPC from laterally positioned inflammatory cysts of pulpal or periodontal disease origin and laterally occurring odontogenic keratocysts is stressed.