Smith S, Patel K, Hoskinson A E
Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, London.
Br Dent J. 1998 Aug 8;185(3):122-3. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4809747.
The correct diagnosis of pathological lesions of endodontic origin should allow for differentiation from those arising from other sources. A case of periapical cemental dysplasia (cementoma) is presented, whereby incorrect diagnosis resulted in not only inappropriate treatment, but an endodontic mishap and the superimposition of acute apical periodontitis in a previously disease-free site. This case report highlights the need for appropriate examination, simple special tests and diagnosis prior to management of lesions of questionable aetiology.
牙髓源性病理病变的正确诊断应能与其他来源的病变相鉴别。本文报告1例根尖周牙骨质发育异常（牙骨质瘤）病例，错误的诊断不仅导致了不恰当的治疗，还引发了牙髓治疗意外，并在先前无病变的部位叠加了急性根尖周炎。本病例报告强调了在处理病因不明的病变之前进行适当检查、简单特殊检查及诊断的必要性。
