Clinicopathologic Correlation: Pericoronal Unilocular Radiolucency in the Posterior Mandible

Emily Li

doi:10.33552/OJDOH.2022.05.000623

Case Report

Clinicopathologic Correlation: Pericoronal Unilocular Radiolucency in the Posterior Mandible

Emily Li¹*, James J Closmann², Oliver H Chang³ and Henry H Rowshan⁴

¹Doctoral Candidate, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA

²Associate Professor of Surgical Dentistry, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA

³Anatomic Pathologist/Dermatopathologist, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA

⁴Private practice oral surgeon, The Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology, Bellevue, WA, USA

Corresponding Author

Received Date: June 08, 2022; Published Date: July 01, 2022

Abstract

This paper presents the case of a 15-year-old African-American female who presented with a unilocular radiolucency in the posterior mandible. A history of clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, histologic diagnosis, and the surgical procedure are reported. This is followed by a discussion of the recurrence rate of the lesion as well as its surgical management with topical adjuncts.

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Citation

Emily Li, James J Closmann, Oliver H Chang, Henry H Rowshan. Clinicopathologic Correlation: Pericoronal Unilocular Radiolucency in the Posterior Mandible. On J Dent & Oral Health. 5(5): 2022. OJDOH.MS.ID.000623. DOI: 10.33552/OJDOH.2022.05.000623.

Keywords

Keratocystic odontogenic tumor, Teeth, Cavity, Oral amoxicillin, Pediatric dentist, Oral and maxillofacial clinic, Temporomandibular joint, Inferior alveolar canal, Tooth, Odontogenic keratocysts