36 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a benign non-odontogenic tumor?
Osteoid osteoma
What could be the cause of an amputation neuroma or traumatic neuroma?
Mechanical or chemical irritation of the nerve during tooth extraction
Which tumor is an overgrowth of severed nerve fibers attempting to regenerate with abnormal proliferation of scar tissue?
Neuroma
Which of the following tumors is NOT of neural origin?
Osteoma
What is the tissue origin of a desmoplastic fibroma of bone?
Fibrous
Which benign non-odontogenic tumor is associated with abnormal proliferation of scar tissue?
Neuroma
Which tumor is NOT classified as a benign non-odontogenic tumor?
Osteoblastoma
What is the primary tissue origin of a chondroma?
Cartilaginous
Which tumor can result from the removal of a tumor or cyst?
Neuroma
What is the primary tissue origin of an osteoblastoma?
Osseous
Which condition does NOT belong to the category of benign non-odontogenic tumors?
Arteriovenous fistula
What is the tissue origin of central hemangioma?
Vascular
Which benign tumor originates from osteoblasts and has areas of osteoid and calcific tissue?
Osteoid Osteoma
In which condition would you expect to find multiple osteomas, multiple dense bone islands, epidermoid cysts, and multiple polyps of the small and large intestine?
Gardner’s Syndrome
Which benign tumor is known for producing abundant collagen fibers and is composed of fibroblast-like cells?
Desmoplastic fibroma of bone
Which benign tumor may occur as part of Gardner’s syndrome and is characterized by facial swelling, dysfunction (when close to the joint), and rare pain?
Desmoplastic fibroma of bone
Which benign tumor is a benign cartilaginous tumor that is encapsulated with a lobular growing pattern and is rare in the jaws?
Chondroma
Which benign tumor originates from osteoblasts and contains areas of osteoid and newly formed trabeculae within highly vascularized, osteogenic connective tissue?
Osteoid Osteoma
Which benign tumor is an aggressive, infiltrative neoplasm that produces abundant collagen fibers and is composed of fibroblast-like cells?
Desmoplastic fibroma of bone
In which condition would you expect to find familial multiple polyposis, multiple osteomas, multiple dense bone islands, epidermoid cysts, and subcutaneous desmoid tumors?
Gardner’s Syndrome
In which benign tumor would you expect to see expansion of the bone cortex and possible perforation extending into the soft tissue?
Desmoplastic fibroma of bone
Which benign tumor is more common in males and may cause severe pain, especially in young males?
Osteoid Osteoma
Which benign tumor is encapsulated with a lobular growing pattern and is rare in the jaws?
Chondroma
Which benign tumor would lead to the erosion of the articular fossa if it occurs near the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Chondroma
Which of the following tumors commonly causes reflex neuralgia and pain referred to the eyes, face, and head?
Neurolemmoma
Which of the following tumors may cause enlargement of the mandibular or mental foramen?
Neurolemmoma
Which tumor may produce pulsations detected on auscultation and arterial blood on aspiration?
Central Hemangioma
Which tumor shows a fusiform enlargement of the inferior dental nerve canal?
Neurofibroma
Which tumor is characterized by a sunray-like appearance on radiographs?
Central Hemangioma
Which syndrome is associated with multiple peripheral nerve tumors such as schwannomas and neurofibromas?
Neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen disease)
Which tumor may cause a deformity of the condylar head and lengthening of the condylar neck as observed in radiographs?
Central Hemangioma
Which tumor may result in a serpiginous enlargement of the mandibular canal if affected?
Central Hemangioma
Which tumor type commonly causes bony expansion on the jaw and may lead to loosening and migration of teeth?
Central Hemangioma
Which tumor is characterized by slow-growing swelling and is most commonly found in the mandible and sacrum?
Neurolemmoma
The proliferation of which cells characterizes a neurofibroma?
Nerve fibers and portions of nerve fibers
What distinguishes a neurolemmoma from a neurofibroma?
The type of cells involved in proliferation
Learn about the clinical and radiographic features of various non-odontogenic benign tumors with different tissue origins. This tutorial covers benign non-odontogenic tumors of neural, cartilaginous, osseous, vascular, and fibrous origins.
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