Abstract

OROZCO ARIZA, J.; DIAZ CABALLERO, A.  and  FONSECA RICAURTE, M.. An unusual case of globulomaxillary cyst: a case report. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2009, vol.25, n.6, pp.327-330. ISSN 2340-3152.

Globulomaxillary cyst is a nonodontogenic cyst usually located between maxillary lateral incisor and canine. Radiographic images appears like an unilocular radiolucent lesion that displaced dental teeth showing a invert pear image characteristic of the lesion. X ray and clinical examinations are important to establish the differential diagnosis of globulomaxillary cyst. The hystological examination must be send to its study and definitive diagnoses showing the presence of epithelial tissue. A clinical case of globulomaxillary cyst is presented in a 19 -year- old female patient located between canine and left first premolar maxillary region.

Keywords : Globulomaxillary cyst; fissurary cyst; nonodontogenic cyst.

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