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Figure 1: Initial orthopantomography (OPG) showing a unilocular
radiolucent lesion encompassing the roots right lateral incisors and
canine, strongly mimicking a radicular cyst.
Figure 2: Initial orthopantomography (OPG) obtained from the patient
upon presentation to our dental office. Notice the extension and
multilocular pattern of radiolucency.
Figure 3: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the anterior mandible
revealing the extent of the lesion. Notice the evident buccal cortex
destruction.
Figure 4: (A) Histological analysis of the excised lesion depicting an
abundant loose myxoid stroma containing few collagen fibers (x20
magnification, H&E staining). (B) presence of a neo-formed tissue
composed of haphazardly arranged stellate and spindle cells with no
atypia in an abundant loose myxoid stroma (x100 magnification, H&E
staining).
Figure 5: Elevation of the flap revealed destruction of the buccal
cortex of the mandible. Tan-pink tissue of the lesion is evident.
Figure 6: Excision of the lesion mass with curette and periosteal
elevator in a piece by piece manner.
Figure 7: Peripheral ostectomy with a margin of 2-8 mm was conducted.
Teeth roots were then cautiously burnished.
Figure 8: Reapproximation and suturing of the flaps.
Figure 9: One-year postoperative follow-up cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT) scan revealing no traces of recurrence.
Figure 10: Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan
on one-year follow-up revealing no traces of recurrence.