Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 28-year-old
Gender: Female
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No fractures seen. Small lucent area surrounding the root of the 3-4 tooth.
Case Discussion
This case illustrates a small lucent cavity surrounding the root of a tooth, measuring less than 1 cm and without periosteal reaction. This most likely represents a periapical cyst, a periapical abscess is a less likely differential in this clinical scenario.