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Periapical cyst

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Toothache.

Patient Data

Age: 40-50
Gender: Male
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A cystic lesion is seen surrounding the root of the right maxillary incisor with additional lucency around the adjacent tooth (that also has dental amalgam). Features are those of a periapical cyst secondary to infection. 

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