Prabhu, N TRebecca, JMunshi, A K1996-06-012009-06-021996-06-012009-06-021996-06-01Prabhu NT, Rebecca J, Munshi AK. Dentigerous cyst with inflammatory etiology from a deciduous predecessor--report of a case. Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 1996 Jun; 14(2): 49-51http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/1149875 references.Dentigerous cysts arising from overlying infected predecessor teeth are very rare. This report describes one such case where extraction of the infected deciduous tooth with marsupialization led to the eruption of the premolar. Periodic radiographic evaluation is required to note and prevent recurrence and other serious complications arising from these cysts.engBicuspid --radiographyChildDentigerous Cyst --etiologyHumansMaleMandibleMolar --radiographyPeriapical Periodontitis --complicationsRadiography, PanoramicTooth, DeciduousCase Reports