Mandibular aneurysmal bone cyst in an elderly patient: Case report. (7th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rațiu, Cristian; Ilea, Aranka; Gal, Florin A.; Ruxanda, Flavia; Boşca, Bianca A.; Miclăuș, Viorel
• Is Part Of: Gerodontology. Volume 35:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 146
• Publication Date: 2018-05-07
• Subjects: aneurysmal bone cyst -- cone beam computerised tomography -- cyst enucleation -- mandibular radiolucent lesion -- plasma rich in growth factors; Older people -- Dental care -- Periodicals; 617.60846
• DOI: 10.1111/ger.12325
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0734-0664

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: The article aims to highlight the challenge of establishing the presumptive aetiological diagnosis when unilocular or multilocular radiolucencies are identified in an elderly patient's jawbones. Materials and Methods: A mandibular cyst‐like lesion was identified in a 73‐year‐old patient. The therapeutic decision was cyst enucleation and grafting of the bone defect. Results: The initial presumptive diagnosis was invalidated by the histopathological examination that revealed the features characteristic for the aneurysmal bone cyst. Conclusion: Aneurysmal bone cyst in an elderly patient is a rare condition.