Optimization of FNAC findings as a preoperative diagnostic aid for odontogenic cysts

Unicystic Ameloblastoma as a Differential Diagnosis for Odontogenic Cysts

Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) is a variant of the solid or multicystic ameloblastoma. Radiographically, though the unilocular appearance is common, it can produce multilocular lesions also. Histologically, the minimum criterion for diagnosing a lesion as UA is the demonstration of a single cystic sac lined by ameloblastomatous epithelium often only in focal areas with or without areas of intralu...

Reduction rate by decompression as a treatment of odontogenic cysts

BACKGROUND Odontogenic cysts are defined as those cysts that arise from odontogenic epithelium and occur in the tooth-bearing regions of the jaws. Cystectomy, marsupialization or decompression of odontogenic cyst are treatment approach to this pathology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the decompression as the primary treatment of the cystic lesions of the jaws and th...

Odontogenic cysts. A clinicopathological study.

OBJECTIVE To determine the relative frequency of OC, and compare it with previous studies. METHODS A retrospective review of histopathology archives in the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the period 1984-2010 was carried out from September 2010 to February 2011. Diagnosis was confirmed according to the World Health Organization histological class...

Diagnostic Accuracy of Preoperative Prediction of Malignancy in Ovarian Cysts

In this review, we will critically evaluate the evolution of the diagnostic tools used in the prediction of ovarian malignancy preoperatively, that has shown to get a better outcome for ovarian cancer patients. It will triage women to the best place for their surgery and by ensuring the expertise available to perform the surgery reducing the rate of incomplete primary surgery, that has reflecte...

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