6). Microscopically, this is a deceptively innocent appearing lesion that is often underdiagnosed as simple odontogenic cyst. The diagnosis is often made in retrospect when the lesion recurs.

The pathologist should first understand cystic odontogenic lesions from the perspective of the oral surgeon and dentist. As an example, an impacted third molar is seen on the radiograph in Figure 1.

Background: More than 90% of all infections in the head and neck region can be traced back to an odontogenic origin. In rare cases they can lead to sepsis, which may pose a vital threat to the ...

Lesions appearing on radiographs with gum swelling are often misdiagnosed as lateral periodontal cysts instead of odontogenic keratocysts, which are more aggressive. The study findings were published ...

Using a sophisticated object detection algorithm, the system was specifically trained to help quickly and more accurately detect odontogenic sinusitis—a condition that is often misdiagnosed as ...