Oral Biol Res 2018; 42(3): 168-173  https://doi.org/10.21851/obr.42.03.201809.168
Bilateral postoperative maxillary cysts presenting as a diagnostic challenge
Sel Ae Hwang, Byung-Cheol Kang, Suk-Ja Yoon, Liu Liu, Jae-Seo Lee*
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
Correspondence to: Jae-Seo Lee, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea.
Tel: +82-62-530-5686, Fax: +82-62-530-5679, E-mail: jsyi16@hanmail.net 
Received: June 12, 2018; Revised: July 17, 2018; Accepted: August 1, 2018; Published online: September 30, 2018.
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Abstract
Postoperative maxillary cysts (POMCs) are considered as a delayed complication, which occurs after several years of occurring many years after maxillary sinus surgery. The variable symptoms related to POMCs include swelling and pain in the buccal region, discomfort in the maxilla or maxillary teeth, and exophthalmos. Symptoms related to the teeth may be confused with those of an odontogenic disease. Herein, We report about the delayed diagnosis of bilateral POMCs in the maxillary region 30 years after Caldwell-Luc surgery for maxillary sinusitis.
Keywords: Postoperative complications, Maxillary sinus, Cyst

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