Open AccessAmeloblastic Transformation of a Primarily Diagnosed Dentigerous Cyst of Jaw- A Rare Case Report
Author(s) -
Surajit Bose,
Bhakta Ipsita,
Karar Chandan Kumar,
Singh Dharvind Kumar,
Abhishek Banerjee
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i46b32919
Subject(s) - dentigerous cyst , ameloblastoma , histopathological examination , cyst , medicine , crown (dentistry) , dentistry , anatomy , pathology , molar
The separation of the follicle from around the crown of an unerupted tooth causes formation of dentigerous cyst. It may undergo metaplasia in several cases. In this case a 30 year old female patient reported with a history of dentigerous cyst with respect to impacted 48. The swelling started growing gradually causing facial asymmetry. On intraoral examination the swelling seem to extend from 48 to 46 region and cortical plates were expanded. The histopathological examination revealed the sample to be cystic ameloblastoma (mural variety). This paper sends a message that the potential of a cyst should never be understated, instead it must be kept in an observation or understanding the biological behavior over a course of time.