Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review

Abstract Background Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst (POSCC) is a benign, acquired cystic lesion associated with a history of orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and similar events. This study presents a case of a maxillary POSCC that developed five years after a Le Fort I advancemen...

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Main Authors: Zahra Khodadadi, Mahdi Niknami, Farzaneh Bolandparva, Samira Derakhshan, Zeinab Bakhtiari, Mahboube Hasheminasab
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Published: BMC 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05879-6
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author Zahra Khodadadi
Mahdi Niknami
Farzaneh Bolandparva
Samira Derakhshan
Zeinab Bakhtiari
Mahboube Hasheminasab
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Mahdi Niknami
Farzaneh Bolandparva
Samira Derakhshan
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description Abstract Background Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst (POSCC) is a benign, acquired cystic lesion associated with a history of orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and similar events. This study presents a case of a maxillary POSCC that developed five years after a Le Fort I advancement osteotomy. Case presentation A 25-year-old male patient developed a painless, gradually fluctuant swelling in the anterior maxillary area following previous surgical treatment. Radiographic investigations revealed a unilocular radiolucent lesion from the left to right premolars, encompassing the apices of the teeth with a scalloped border. With clinicopathological correlation and consideration of the patient’s history, the diagnosis of surgical ciliated cyst was confirmed. Decompression followed by lesion excision was performed for the patient. A one year follow-up showed no recurrence or complications. Conclusion Although POSCC is a rare complication following surgery involving the maxillary bone and sinus, it can lead to large lesions with extensive growth. Long-term radiographic follow up is highly recommended after Le Fort osteotomy.
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spelling doaj-art-a1aebc6325534cba9a9ae200f5cb80e22025-08-20T02:12:07ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312025-04-0125111110.1186/s12903-025-05879-6Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative reviewZahra Khodadadi0Mahdi Niknami1Farzaneh Bolandparva2Samira Derakhshan3Zeinab Bakhtiari4Mahboube Hasheminasab5Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shahed University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicineAbstract Background Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst (POSCC) is a benign, acquired cystic lesion associated with a history of orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and similar events. This study presents a case of a maxillary POSCC that developed five years after a Le Fort I advancement osteotomy. Case presentation A 25-year-old male patient developed a painless, gradually fluctuant swelling in the anterior maxillary area following previous surgical treatment. Radiographic investigations revealed a unilocular radiolucent lesion from the left to right premolars, encompassing the apices of the teeth with a scalloped border. With clinicopathological correlation and consideration of the patient’s history, the diagnosis of surgical ciliated cyst was confirmed. Decompression followed by lesion excision was performed for the patient. A one year follow-up showed no recurrence or complications. Conclusion Although POSCC is a rare complication following surgery involving the maxillary bone and sinus, it can lead to large lesions with extensive growth. Long-term radiographic follow up is highly recommended after Le Fort osteotomy.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05879-6Surgical ciliated cystOrthognathic surgeryCase report
spellingShingle Zahra Khodadadi
Mahdi Niknami
Farzaneh Bolandparva
Samira Derakhshan
Zeinab Bakhtiari
Mahboube Hasheminasab
Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review
BMC Oral Health
Surgical ciliated cyst
Orthognathic surgery
Case report
title Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review
title_full Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review
title_fullStr Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review
title_full_unstemmed Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review
title_short Post-orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla: a case report and narrative review
title_sort post orthognathic surgical ciliated cyst of the anterior maxilla a case report and narrative review
topic Surgical ciliated cyst
Orthognathic surgery
Case report
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05879-6
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