# Unraveling the Enigma of Managing a Large Periapical Lesion: A Case Report

**Authors:** Mrinal Nadgouda, Aditya Patel, Manoj Chandak, Anuja Ikhar, Swayangprabha Sarangi

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53031 · 2024-01-27

## TL;DR

This case report describes the successful treatment of a large jaw lesion using a combination of endodontic and surgical methods.

## Contribution

The report highlights a multidisciplinary approach for managing large periapical lesions.

## Key findings

- Endodontic intervention and surgical decompression resolved the lesion.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for treating large periapical lesions.
- Multidisciplinary treatment restored the patient's oral health.

## Abstract

This case report documents the diagnosis and successful management of a substantial periapical lesion located in the lower left region of the jaw. The patient presented with clinical symptoms indicative of periapical pathology, and radiographic examination revealed an extensive radiolucent lesion. The chosen treatment approach involved endodontic intervention coupled with surgical decompression, leading to the resolution of the lesion and restoration of oral health. This case underscores the significance of an accurate diagnosis and a multidisciplinary treatment approach in addressing large periapical lesions.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Periapical Lesion (MESH:D010483)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10895385