Fluid accumulates in follicular space

Clinical

• Bluish swelling occurring in soft tissues
• Usually found in children

Histology

• Fluid in cyst usually clear, may contain blood – eruption hematoma
• Keratinized epithelium of alveolar ridge
• Thin uninflamed fibrous tissue lining the cyst

Management

• Tooth erupts and cyst disappears, no treatment required
• If necessary (parental concern) – surgical enucleation
• Small epithelial incision

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