A recurrent case of simple bone cyst of the mandible

Abstract

Recently the simple bone cyst of the mandible is no longer considered rare as a result of the advent of panoramic radiology. But recurrence of the simple bone cyst is still very rare. To date, there have been 8 cases of recurrence after surgical intervention that we could research.
We reported a case of recurrence of simple bone cyst in a 11-year-old boy which we observed 7 years after surgical intervention. A follow-up radiograph, taken 1 year after surgical intervention revealed almost complete resolution of the defect. But panoramic radiograph taken after 7 years showed a recurrence in the same region in the right mandible.
We reviewed 8 cases of recurrence and discussed treatment for such lesions.