Intraosseous Epidermoid Cyst Associated
with Impacted Mandibular Wisdom Teeth:
An Uncommon Entity
Published: July 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.4630
Orcun Toptas, Ismail Akkas, Must afa Tek, Fati h Ozan, Ceti n Boran
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Bolu, Turkey.
2. Faculty, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Bolu, Turkey.
3. Faculty, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Bolu, Turkey.
4. Faculty, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Bolu, Turkey.
5. Faculty, Department of Pathology and Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University Bolu, Turkey.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Orçun Toptas,
Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Bolu, Turkey.
E-mail: otoptas@ibu.edu.tr
Abstract
Epidermoid and dermoid cysts of the jaws are seen rarely. The formation theories of the intraosseous epidermoid cyst (IEC) are not clear. The radiographic appearance is similar with unilocular cysts. Surgical enucleation is the suggested treatment method for epidermoid cysts. This case report presents bilateral mandibular intraosseous epidermoid cysts with impacted wisdom teeth which is the first documented case in the literature.
Keywords
Enucleation, Epidermoid cyst, Impacted wisdom teeth, Mandible