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Which type of cyst lacks an epithelial lining or fluid contents?
What is the most common odontogenic cyst?
Which type of cyst has been reclassified as a cystic neoplasm termed keratocystic odontogenic tumor?
What is the main source of irritation leading to active proliferation of epithelium in the early phase of cyst formation?
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What does the cyst fluid usually contain, except in the case of keratocystic odontogenic tumor?
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Study Notes
Types of Cysts
- A pseudocyst lacks an epithelial lining or fluid contents.
Odontogenic Cysts
- The most common odontogenic cyst is the radicular cyst.
Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor
- The keratocystic odontogenic tumor was previously classified as a cyst, but is now considered a cystic neoplasm.
Cyst Formation
- The main source of irritation leading to active proliferation of epithelium in the early phase of cyst formation is the necrotic tissue or bacteria.
Cyst Fluid
- The cyst fluid usually contains watery or gelatinous material, except in the case of keratocystic odontogenic tumor, where it contains a thick, creamy, cheesy material or yellowish-brown fluid.
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Test your knowledge about cysts and cyst-like lesions of the jaw with this quiz. Learn about the different types of odontogenic cysts and their characteristics.
