A gossypiboma (foreign body granuloma) mimicking a residual odontogenic cyst in the mandible: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Gossypiboma (foreign body granuloma) in the tooth socket as a complication of tooth removal is rare. Several cases of gossypiboma have been reported after orthopedic, abdominal, otorhinolaryngology, or plastic surgery, but there ha...

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Main Authors: Locher Michael C, Sigron Guido R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/211