Cholesterol granuloma of the jaws: report of two cases

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Tarih

2014

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Yayıncı

Pakistan Medical Assoc

Erişim Hakkı

info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

Özet

Cholesterol granuloma (CG) is a foreign body reaction to the deposition and inadequate drainage of cholesterol crystals that are frequently found in association with chronic middle ear diseases but an uncommon entity in maxillary sinuses. The clinical symptoms are non-specific and depend on the localization and extent in each individual case. Bone erosion may be seen in cholesterol granuloma showing expansive growth. The differential diagnosis of CG includes cysts, mucocoeles and neoplasms. Radiological and histopathological findings are essential for diagnosis of CG. In this report it is aimed to introduce two new CG cases with its clinical, histopathological and radiological findings

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Anahtar Kelimeler

Benign Tumour, Cholesterol Granuloma, Maxillary Sinus

Kaynak

Journal Of The Pakistan Medical Association

WoS Q Değeri

Q4

Scopus Q Değeri

Q4

Cilt

64

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1

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