Odontogenic cysts and jaw lesions comprise a diverse group of pathologies originating from the tissues involved in tooth development. These lesions range from inflammatory cysts, such as radicular ...

A radicular cyst develops at the root of a nonvital tooth. It is the most commonly occurring cyst in the oral region.An inflammatory response in the periapical or periradicular tissue causes ...

Dentigerous cysts are also referred to as follicular cysts of the jaw (FCJ) and they are the commonest of all non-inflammatory jaw cysts. These are benign and slow-growing cysts that are believed to ...

Jaw cysts are sack-like pouches that fill with fluid and form within the tissues of the jaw. These growths are not just limited to the jaws, because they can form anywhere within or on the body. Jaw ...

There are several types of spinal cyst, all of which are rare. Tarlov or perineural cysts affect nerve roots, most commonly in the sacral region of the spine. The majority are asymptomatic, but they ...