PMC3591046_01
Preoperative profile photograph
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F1
Mouth opening was 35 mm [Figure 1].
Preoperative orthopantomogram
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F2
The lesion extended anteroposteriorly from the distal root of mandibular deciduous second molar to 1.5 cm anterior to posterior border of mandible, superoinferiorly from superior border of mandible to 1 cm below the lower border of mandible with displacement of second permanent molar tooth bud toward the sigmoid notch [Figure 2].
Photomicrograph of incisional biopsy (H and E, 10x)
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F3
Cytology report of the fluid showed a protein content of 7.8 g/dl, and cytosmears revealed the presence of debris. Correlating cytologic and histopathologic features, it was reported as CGCG undergoing tumor degeneration leading to solitary bone cyst [Figure 3].
Curetted lesion
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F4
The lesion was approached through submandibular incision and the lesion was curetted [Figure 4].
Orthopantomogram taken on first postoperative day showing extent of surgical exploration
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F5
The orthopantomograph taken on the first postoperative day shows the extent of surgical exploration [Figure 5].
Photomicrograph of curetted lesion (H and E, 40x)
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F6
It was reported as JOF of the trabeculated type [Figure 6].
Postoperative orthopantomogram taken at 3 months
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F7
The orthopantomographs at 3 months [Figure 7], 6 months [Figure 8], and 1 year [Figure 9] interval show increased radio-opacity of the defect, and the expanded lower border is regaining its normal contour.
Postoperative orthopantomogram taken at 6 months
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F8
The orthopantomographs at 3 months [Figure 7], 6 months [Figure 8], and 1 year [Figure 9] interval show increased radio-opacity of the defect, and the expanded lower border is regaining its normal contour.
Postoperative orthopantomogram taken at 1 year
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F9
The orthopantomographs at 3 months [Figure 7], 6 months [Figure 8], and 1 year [Figure 9] interval show increased radio-opacity of the defect, and the expanded lower border is regaining its normal contour.