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CHRCANOVIC, B.R.; LOPEZ ALVARENGA, R.  y  FREIRE-MAIA, B.. Simple bone cyst: a case report and a literature review. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2011, vol.27, n.4, pp.207-213. ISSN 2340-3152.

The simple bony cyst is an intraosseous cavity without epithelial lining, being considered a pseudocyst. Clinically, the lesion is usually asymptomatic and discovered by accident in a routine radiological examination. Its etiology and patogenesis are not yet definitely established. The traditional treatment consists of realizing a surgical exploration and curettage of the bony wall. This article presents a case of simple bony cyst located in the mandibular symphysis, of median dimension of a masculine patient of 14 years of age, describing clinical, diagnostic aspect, imaging, as well as the treatment.

Palabras clave : Simple bone cyst; solitary bone cyst; traumatic bone cyst; idiopathic bone cavity; differential diagnosis; treatment.

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