Radicular Cyst

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** An odontogenic cyst of inflammatory origin associated with non-vital teeth. The maxilla is the most common site of involvement. Many radicular cysts are symptomless and discovered incidentally on radiological examination of a carious or non-vital tooth. (WHO 2017)

**Synonyms:** - Apical Periodontal Cyst - Dental Cyst - Inflammatory Dental Cyst - Periapical Cyst - RC