Dentigerous Cyst D003803

Diseases [C] » Neoplasms [C04] » Cysts » Bone Cysts » Jaw Cysts » Odontogenic Cysts » Dentigerous Cyst

Diseases [C] » Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05] » Jaw Diseases » Jaw Cysts » Odontogenic Cysts » Dentigerous Cyst

Diseases [C] » Stomatognathic Diseases [C07] » Jaw Diseases » Jaw Cysts » Odontogenic Cysts » Dentigerous Cyst

Description

Most common follicular odontogenic cyst. Occurs in relation to a partially erupted or unerupted tooth with at least the crown of the tooth to which the cyst is attached protruding into the cystic cavity. May give rise to an ameloblastoma and, in rare instances, undergo malignant transformation.   MeSH

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