This document classifies and organizes different types of cysts that can occur in the jaws and soft tissues of the mouth, face, and neck into a hierarchical structure. It divides cysts into epithelial cysts and non-epithelial cysts. Epithelial cysts are further broken down into odontogenic cysts, non-odontogenic cysts, inflammatory cysts, and cysts associated with the maxillary antrum. Non-epithelial cysts include dermoid and epidermoid cysts and lymphoepithelial cysts. Many specific cyst types are listed under each category.
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This document classifies and organizes different types of cysts that can occur in the jaws and soft tissues of the mouth, face, and neck into a hierarchical structure. It divides cysts into epithelial cysts and non-epithelial cysts. Epithelial cysts are further broken down into odontogenic cysts, non-odontogenic cysts, inflammatory cysts, and cysts associated with the maxillary antrum. Non-epithelial cysts include dermoid and epidermoid cysts and lymphoepithelial cysts. Many specific cyst types are listed under each category.