Journal of Medical Diagnostic Methods
Open Access
ISSN: 2168-9784
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2168-9784
+44 1300 500008
Rajul Rastogi
Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center,
Moradabad - 244001, U.P
India
Case Report
Ameloblastic Transformation in Dentigerous Cyst of Ectopic Tooth in Maxillary Antrum A Rare Entity
Author(s): Rajul Rastogi, Sumeet Bhargava, Pawan Joon, Yuktika Gupta, Asif Majid Wani and V.P. SinghRajul Rastogi, Sumeet Bhargava, Pawan Joon, Yuktika Gupta, Asif Majid Wani and V.P. Singh
Dentigerous cysts are commonest type of developmental, epithelial-lined, odontogenic cysts arising in the jaw from the crowns of impacted, unerupted or embedded tooth, most often third molar. But dentigerous cysts arising from ectopic tooth in maxillary sinus is quite rare. Ameloblastoma changes in the dentigerous cysts are rare and to the best of our knowledge have not been reported to be arising from ectopic tooth in maxillary antrum. In this article, we present the radiological diagnosis, clinical features and management of this rare case of ameloblastic transformation in dentigerous cyst arising from ectopic tooth in maxillary antrum... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2168-9784.1000209