Cholesterol Granuloma: An Unusual Presentation Within the Mandible of a Pediatric Patient

Cholesterol granulomas, while a common pathological finding, are rarely reported within the mandible. Herein, we report the case of a pediatric patient who presented with a cholesterol granuloma within a periapical cyst, extending from the inferior aspect of tooth #31 to the mandibular condyle, with...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-04, Vol.14 (4), p.e24163
Main Authors: Gosnell, Joseph M, Marwan, Hisham, Qiu, Suimin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Case reports
Cholesterol
Cysts
Ewings sarcoma
Granulomas
Infections
Maxillofacial surgery
Otolaryngology
Pathogenesis
Pathology
Pediatrics
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Summary:Cholesterol granulomas, while a common pathological finding, are rarely reported within the mandible. Herein, we report the case of a pediatric patient who presented with a cholesterol granuloma within a periapical cyst, extending from the inferior aspect of tooth #31 to the mandibular condyle, with no prior history of infection or trauma to the region and underwent successful marsupialization of the lesion.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.24163