[GROUP 1: Histopathological features]
- Epithelial lining of eruption cyst is similar to dentigerous cyst (non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium)
- Eruption cyst is considered a superficial dentigerous cyst
- Fibrous capsule shows inflammatory cells, possibly due to trauma
- Epithelial lining of cyst is separated from alveolar mucosa by thin layer of fibrous tissue
- Cystic cavity may contain blood and yellowish protein fluid due to trauma
[GROUP 2: Management]
- Cyst roof may be drained with its fluid to allow tooth eruption
- Most eruption cysts burst spontaneously
[GROUP 3: References]
- 'Essentials of Oral Pathology' by members of Oral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
- Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eruption_cyst&oldid=1179845325
[GROUP 4: Category]
- Cysts of the oral and maxillofacial region
[GROUP 5: Hidden categories]
- Articles with short description
- Short description matches Wikidata
An eruption cyst, or eruption hematoma, is a bluish swelling that occurs on the soft tissue over an erupting tooth. It is usually found in children. The fluid in the cyst is sometimes clear creating a pale-coloured cyst although often they are blue. An eruption cyst (eruption hematoma) is a developmental soft-tissue cyst of odontogenic origin that forms over an erupting tooth. most commonly seen anterior to first molar
