A 47-year-old male with an incidental discovery of a left mandibular radiolucency around an impacted tooth #17. The area was asymptomatic with no evidence of swelling, expansion or pain. Although the lesion extended inferiorly and pushed on the alveolar canal, no neural deficit was detected. Patient has a history of tobacco use. He ceased smoking a year ago. Recent blood report reveal WBC was 7.5, RBC 4.9, HGB 15.7 and PLT 298.
There was no relevant medical history to this lesion; and there is no family history of related disease. The patient had a history of depressive disorder but has been off the medications for at least two years. His oral hygiene was reasonably good, dental and periodontal conditions were rendered as good. What can be the diagnosis for this patient? * This case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for Educational Purpose only.
