Simple Bone Cyst Mimicking Stafne Bone Defect

Stafne bone defects (SBDs) are asymptomatic lingual bony defects in mandible, which are usually detected as an incidental finding in plain radiographs. Similarly, simple bone cysts (SBCs) are most frequently found in posterior region of the mandible and also are asymptomatic. However, due to anatomical structures overlap in plain radiographs, there is a possibility of misdiagnosing SBD that often is diagnosed by presumptive diagnosis observed in plain radiograph. This report shows an unusual case that a SBC resembles a SBD. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Eduardo Massaharu Aoki, DDS, MS, Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 2227, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil; E-mail: edumaoki@gmail.com Received 13 February, 2018 Accepted 9 March, 2018 A doctoral scholarship was granted to EMA and CPN by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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