40 Questions
What is the recurrence rate of odontogenic keratocysts?
About 25%
What is the treatment of choice for orthokeratinizing odontogenic cysts?
Enucleation and curettage
What is the most common age range for the occurrence of calcifying odontogenic cysts?
2nd decade
What is a common radiographic feature of calcifying odontogenic cysts?
Unilocular radiolucency with multiple small radiopaque foci
What is the difference between odontogenic keratocysts and orthokeratinizing odontogenic cysts?
Epithelial lining
What syndrome is associated with multiple odontogenic keratocysts?
Gorlin-Goltz syndrome
What is a common association with calcifying odontogenic cysts?
Odontomas
What is the recurrence rate of odontogenic keratocysts after Carnoy's solution treatment?
8%
Which cyst is characterized by the presence of ghost cells and dysplastic dentine?
Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst
What is the primary treatment for Glandular Odontogenic Cyst?
Enucleation or curettage
Which of the following is NOT an odontogenic cyst?
Nasopalatine duct cyst
What is a characteristic feature of Glandular Odontogenic Cyst radiographically?
Multilocular radiolucency with scalloped border
Which cyst is known for its aggressive behavior and tendency for recurrence?
Glandular Odontogenic Cyst
What is the characteristic epithelial lining of Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst?
Keratinized epithelium with basal cells
Which cyst is associated with the presence of surface columnar cells with cilia?
Glandular Odontogenic Cyst
What is the treatment of choice for large, multilocular Glandular Odontogenic Cysts?
En bloc resection
What is the typical age range for Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?
Below 30
What is the characteristic radiographic feature of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?
Multilocular radiolucency
What is the primary cause of painful swelling in Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?
Increased venous pressure
What is the characteristic histopathological feature of Traumatic Bone Cyst?
Thin connective tissue lining
What is the typical location of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?
Mandibular posterior area
What is the characteristic of the spaces in Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?
Filled with blood
What is the typical radiographic feature of Traumatic Bone Cyst?
Unilocular radiolucency
What is the characteristic of the connective tissue in Aneurysmal Bone Cyst?
Fibrous and dense
Which of the following is a radiographic feature typically associated with odontogenic keratocyst?
Multilocular radiolucent area with soap bubble appearance
What is the typical histopathological lining of an odontogenic keratocyst?
Parakeratinized epithelial lining without rete peg formation
Which feature is often seen in the macroscopic appearance of an odontogenic keratocyst?
Cystic cavity with cheesy white aspirate
Which age group is most commonly affected by odontogenic keratocysts?
Individuals in their 2nd or 3rd decade of life
What is the most common location for odontogenic keratocysts?
Ramus area of the mandible
How do odontogenic keratocysts typically grow?
Anteroposterior growth without bone expansion
Which type of epithelial cells are described as having a tombstone appearance in odontogenic keratocysts?
Basal cells
What is the recommended treatment approach for large or multilocular odontogenic keratocysts?
Enucleation with or without marsupialization or resection
What is the primary embryonic structure involved in the formation of the nasopalatine duct cyst?
Nasopalatine duct
During which decades of life is the nasopalatine duct cyst most commonly diagnosed?
4th and 6th decades
How does a nasopalatine duct cyst typically appear on a radiograph?
Round or heart-shaped radiolucent area
Which type of epithelium lines the cystic cavity of a nasopalatine duct cyst?
Stratified squamous or pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
In a nasopalatine duct cyst, what feature can be seen in the connective tissue wall?
Neurovascular bundles and mucous glands
Which specific term refers to a nasopalatine duct cyst that appears in the soft tissue of the incisive papilla area?
Cyst of incisive papilla
What is a distinguishing characteristic of a cyst of the incisive papilla?
It discharges a salty fluid
What feature distinguishes a traumatic bone cyst from other types of cysts mentioned?
Bone involvement without epithelial lining
This quiz covers the radiological and histopathological features of uncommon cystic lesions of the jaws and allied structures. Understand the classification and characteristics of different types of cysts.
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