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Which gene mutation is involved in fibrous dysplasia?
Which gene mutation is involved in fibrous dysplasia?
- GNAS1 gene mutation (correct)
- TP53 gene mutation
- BRCA1 gene mutation
- RB1 gene mutation
What is the defining characteristic of fibrous dysplasia?
What is the defining characteristic of fibrous dysplasia?
- Replacement of normal bone by fibrous and osseous tissue (correct)
- Formation of cysts in bone marrow
- Presence of abnormal calcium deposits in bone
- Excessive proliferation of osteoblasts
In fibrous dysplasia, what type of mutation leads to the involvement of only one bone?
In fibrous dysplasia, what type of mutation leads to the involvement of only one bone?
- Mutation in TP53 gene
- Mutation in postnatal life (correct)
- Mutation in prenatal life
- Mutation in GNAS1 gene
What characterizes ossifying fibroma?
What characterizes ossifying fibroma?
Which of the following is not a fibro-osseous lesion?
Which of the following is not a fibro-osseous lesion?
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GNAS1 gene mutation
GNAS1 gene mutation
The genetic mutation involved in fibrous dysplasia.
Characteristic of fibrous dysplasia
Characteristic of fibrous dysplasia
A condition where normal bone is replaced by fibrous and osseous tissue.
Mutation in postnatal life
Mutation in postnatal life
Type of mutation that causes involvement of only one bone in fibrous dysplasia.
Ossifying fibroma
Ossifying fibroma
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Non-fibro-osseous lesion
Non-fibro-osseous lesion
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