# Ectopic Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Rare Case

## TL;DR

A rare case of a tooth growing in an unusual location within the maxillary sinus is reported and analyzed.

## Contribution

A detailed clinical report of an ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus with discussion of its diagnosis and treatment.

## Key findings

- An ectopic tooth was successfully surgically removed from the left maxillary sinus of a 24-year-old woman.
- Imaging methods played a crucial role in diagnosing the ectopic tooth.

## Abstract

The presence of an ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus is a rare condition. The term ectopic tooth refers to a clinical condition marked by the presence of a tooth in an atypical location, away from its normal anatomical site. In the present case, the surgical removal of an ectopic tooth in the left maxillary sinus is described in a 24-year-old woman. This article discusses possible etiological factors, symptomatology, the role of imaging methods, and treatment approaches in the context of the literature.