Abstract
Radicular cysts are the most common (57%- 87%) asymptomatic odontogenic cysts of inflammatory originaffecting the human jaws , it can result in slow growth tumefaction and involve many adjacent sound teethendangering their vitality and prognosis. It is usually a sequelae of the periapical granuloma originating as aresult of bacterial infection and necrosis of the dental pulp, nearly always following carious involvementtooth. We discussed a case of radicular cyst near the danger area of face. It can be threatening if the cyst ispresent in the dangerous area of the face. The dangerous area of face comprises the upper lip, the lower partof nose and the adjacent area. It has been named as dangerous area because boils, infections of the nose andinjuries around the nose, especially those that become infected can readily spread to cavernous sinus resultingin cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST). CST is generally a fulminant process with high rates of morbidity andmortality. In this case report, we are documenting a rare case of radicular cyst of “patient age and sex” in themention the name of exact location area of the face. We surgically excised the cyst with effectiveantimicrobial agents and save the adjacent teeth also.
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