Suspected Surgical Ciliated Cyst on Small Field of View Endodontic Scan

A 20-year-old patient with a history of multiple orthognathic and maxillofacial surgeries was referred for evaluation of root resorption using a small field of view endodontic scan. During review, the radiologist identified a low-density lesion at the scan periphery in the palate, with features suggestive of a surgical ciliated cyst. Referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon was recommended. The radiologist noted that this case highlights the importance of reviewing the full extent of even small field of view scans, as incidental findings can be present at the periphery and may be only partially visualized.