Gingival cysts of adults: debatable issues of development and a clinical case

Abstract

Purpose: to analyze data on the origin and pathohistological features of gingival cysts in adults. Research methods. The design of this study was formulated as a retrospective review of the literature with the analysis of target scientific works and personal observation data. Scientific novelty. Gingival cysts of adults are a debatable topic, considering the age period of the appearance of pathology, prevalence, localization, depth of location, histological structure, origin and possibility of combination with lateral periodontal, botryoid cysts. Conclusions. The variety of theories on the origin of gingival cysts in adults and the similar histogenesis with lateral periodontal cysts make it difficult to verify pathological formation. Diagnosis of this type of cyst can be carried out on the basis of the clinical and radiological picture of the lesion. Histological identification of GCA is difficult, due to the possible absence of an epithelial lining, and if present, its diversity or ultra-thin structure.