Presentation
Asymptomatic presents for a CT scan of the mandible in view of a lytic lesion seen on orthopantomogram.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
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A small lytic lesion (blue arrow), filled with fat, is seen in the medial posterior part of the body of the right mandible. It is inferior to the inferior alveolar nerve canal (green arrow).
Case Discussion
Stafne cyst is a benign entity not to be mistaken for significant pathology.