The pseudocyst seen in this radiograph is surrounded by salivary gland tissue. It is a(n) _____ bone cyst.

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The pseudocyst seen in this radiograph is surrounded by salivary gland tissue.  It is a(n) _____ bone cyst.

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This radiograph shows a Stafne bone cyst, also known as a static bone cyst or lingual salivary gland depression. It is a rare, non-expansile, radiolucent lesion that is located in the posterior mandible and appears as a well-defined, corticated, round or ovoid radiolucency adjacent to the lingual surface of the mandible. It is caused by the lingual salivary gland, which compresses the bone during development, resulting in a concavity or depression in the mandible. As such, it is not actually a true cyst, but rather a developmental anomaly that is often asymptomatic and requires no treatment.

The Pseudocyst Seen in This Radiograph Is Surrounded by Salivary