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What radiographic characteristic is typically observed surrounding an odontoma?

  • A hyperdense halo
  • A radiolucent rim (correct)
  • Extensive root resorption
  • Cortical bone thickening
  • Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for odontomas?

  • Chemotherapy
  • Observation with regular follow-up
  • Radiation therapy
  • Enucleation (correct)
  • The presence of multiple odontomas should raise suspicion for which syndrome?

  • Down syndrome
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  • Gardner syndrome (correct)
  • Turner syndrome
  • What is the typical location preference for complex odontomas?

    <p>Posterior mandible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common clinical presentation of odontomas?

    <p>Unerupted teeth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of Cemento-osseous Dysplasia (COD)?

    <p>Idiopathic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subtype of COD typically occurs adjacent to the roots of vital teeth in the anterior mandible?

    <p>Periapical COD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of odontomas, the term 'pericoronal' refers to their relationship with:

    <p>Unerupted teeth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which primary cancer site is most frequently associated with metastases to the mandible in women?

    <p>Breast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average survival time after diagnosis of oral metastases?

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    Which of the following is the most common symptom associated with jaw metastases?

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    What is the most common location in the mandible for metastatic lesions?

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    Which imaging appearance can metastatic lesions of the jaw exhibit?

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    What percentage of jaw metastases appear as purely sclerotic or mixed lytic-sclerotic at imaging?

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    Which of the following is NOT commonly a cause of chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw?

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    Which systemic factor does NOT increase the risk of chronic osteomyelitis?

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    What additional factors, beyond attenuation patterns, improve diagnostic accuracy for radiopaque jaw lesions?

    <p>Margin characteristics and relationship to teeth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary imaging modality emphasized for diagnosing radiopaque jaw lesions?

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    What clinical information is useful in narrowing the differential diagnosis of radiopaque jaw lesions?

    <p>Patient demographics and symptoms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of outlining a simplified method to radiologic diagnosis?

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    Why is differential diagnosis of radiopaque jaw lesions considered challenging?

    <p>The differential diagnosis remains broad. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging feature guides the initial assessment of radiopaque jaw lesions?

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    Which of the following is a less relevant factor when diagnosing radiopaque jaw lesions with cross-sectional CT?

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    What is the MAIN goal in the suggested approach to diagnosing radiopaque jaw lesions?

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    Which of the following best describes why a bony sequestrum contributes to chronic osteomyelitis?

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    What imaging characteristic is more commonly associated with chronic osteomyelitis rather than acute osteomyelitis?

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    In the context of osteomyelitis, what is a key characteristic that distinguishes 'primary chronic osteomyelitis' (PCO) from typical chronic osteomyelitis?

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    What is a recognized synonym for primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO)?

    <p>Garré osteomyelitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis, and may sometimes present with primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO)?

    <p>SAPHO syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical location is more frequently affected by osteomyelitis?

    <p>Mandible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically seen in the acute phase of osteomyelitis but may be characteristic of subacute or chronic osteomyelitis?

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    What is a potential complication of osteomyelitis?

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    According to the cases reviewed by Larrea-Oyarbide et al. (2008), what is the most common location for osteomas?

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    Which imaging modality is most useful for evaluating inflammatory disease of the jaw?

    <p>Reformatted CT scans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key imaging characteristic associated with cherubism as described by Beaman et al. (2004)?

    <p>Multilocular radiolucencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Stanton's (2006) article regarding fibrous dysplasia?

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    What is the most likely skeletal site for Paget's disease?

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    A review of cases by Sayan et al. (2002) indicated what about peripheral osteomas?

    <p>They are often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a finding related to idiopathic osteosclerosis of the jaw?

    <p>Frequency and distribution of idiopathic osteosclerosis of the jaw (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article provides a comparison of solitary central osteoma to other similar lesions to address diagnostic challenges?

    <p>Kaplan et al. (2008) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do tori, which manifest bilaterally, most commonly affect?

    <p>Posterior mandible, adjacent to the canine or premolar teeth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes ossifying fibroma from cemento-ossifying fibroma (COF) according to the latest World Health Organization classification?

    <p>Ossifying fibroma is recognized as a distinct entity of nonodontogenic origin, while COF is odontogenic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of ground-glass lesions in the jaw?

    <p>Hazy, homogeneous intermediate attenuation between lucency and dense sclerosis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the prototypical ground-glass bone lesion?

    <p>Fibrous dysplasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Juvenile ossifying fibroma, a variant of ossifying fibroma, typically manifests in which age group?

    <p>Middle childhood to adolescence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome is associated with a mutation of which tumor suppressor gene?

    <p>CDC73 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cemento-ossifying fibroma (COF) manifests with peak incidence in which decades of life?

    <p>3rd and 4th decades (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes buccal exostosis?

    <p>Bony nodules along the external cortex of the maxillary or mandibular alveolar processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Compound Odontoma

    A type of odontoma characterized by well-defined unilocular masses, predominantly in the anterior maxilla.

    Complex Odontoma

    A variant of odontoma found mostly in the posterior mandible, with varying attenuation patterns.

    Displacement of Teeth

    A common occurrence with odontomas where nearby teeth are displaced.

    Cemento-osseous Dysplasia

    A spectrum of lesions where normal bone is replaced by cementum, bone, and fibrous tissue.

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    Types of COD

    Cemento-osseous dysplasia can be categorized as periapical, focal, or florid based on location.

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    Periapical COD

    The predominant subtype of COD near the roots of vital teeth, usually in the anterior mandible.

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    Odontoma Symptoms

    Most odontomas are asymptomatic but may cause swelling or affect tooth eruption.

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    Gardner Syndrome

    A syndrome associated with multiple odontomas and extraoral growths like osteomas.

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    Torus maxillaris

    Exostoses arising from the maxillary alveolar process of the jaw.

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    Buccal exostosis

    Bony nodules located on the external cortex of the alveolar processes.

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    Ossifying fibroma

    A distinct lesion of nonodontogenic origin, related to bony growth.

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    Juvenile ossifying fibroma

    A rare variant that typically appears in childhood and is more aggressive.

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    Ground-glass lesions

    Jaw lesions characterized by hazy, homogeneous attenuation between lucency and bone density.

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    Fibrous dysplasia

    The prototypical ground-glass bone lesion affecting the jaw.

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    Cemento-ossifying fibroma (COF)

    A condition with a characteristic bone lesion, peak incidence in middle age.

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    Hyperparathyroidism–jaw tumor syndrome

    A genetic disorder causing tumors in parathyroid glands and lesions in bones.

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    Radiopaque jaw lesions

    Lesions in the jaw that appear white on radiographs, indicating denser tissue.

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    Differential diagnosis

    The process of distinguishing between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.

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    Attenuation pattern

    The reduction of strength of a signal as it passes through material, affecting imaging results.

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    Margin characteristics

    Features of the boundary of a lesion, indicating its nature (benign or malignant).

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    Clinical features

    Signs and symptoms observed in patients that aid diagnosis.

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    Radiologic features

    Visual characteristics observed on imaging studies that help in diagnosis.

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    Cross-sectional CT

    Computed tomography producing cross-sectional images used for detailed evaluation.

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    Implications for decision making

    Considerations derived from diagnosis that guide further clinical actions.

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    Mandible Metastases

    Spread of cancerous cells to the mandible, causing pain and swelling.

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    Common Symptoms

    Pain, swelling, and mental paresthesia occur with jaw metastases.

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    Primary Site in Women

    Breast is the most common site for metastatic cancer in women.

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    Sclerotic Metastases

    Bone lesions that appear dense on imaging, often related to prostatic carcinoma.

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    Chronic Osteomyelitis

    Infection of the bone, often due to odontogenic sources.

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    Risk Factors for Osteomyelitis

    Factors like diabetes and malignancies increase osteomyelitis risk.

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    Pathologic Fractures

    Fractures that occur due to weakened bone from diseases like metastases.

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    Mixed Lytic-Sclerotic

    Lesions that show both destructive and dense characteristics on images.

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    Cementoblastoma

    A benign tumor arising from cementoblasts, usually found at the roots of teeth.

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    Cherubism

    A genetic disorder causing bilateral expansion of the mandible, resembling cherubic faces.

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    Idiopathic Osteosclerosis

    Localized areas of increased radiopacity in the jaw with unknown cause.

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    Peripheral Osteoma

    A benign bone tumor found on the surface of the jaw, often asymptomatic.

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    Osteoid Osteoma

    A small, benign bone tumor causing pain, often treated with surgery.

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    Osteoma of the Mandibular Condyle

    A rare bone tumor located on the mandibular condyle, can affect jaw movement.

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    Paget’s Disease of Bone

    A chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and deformed bones due to abnormal remodeling.

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    Fungal Osteomyelitis

    Bone infection caused by fungi, like Aspergillus and Candida, commonly in immunocompromised patients.

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    Bony Sequestrum

    A fragment of dead bone that becomes a nidus for chronic infection.

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    Acute Osteomyelitis Imaging

    Manifests as ill-defined radiolucencies or focal osteopenia on imaging.

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    Chronic Osteomyelitis Imaging

    Typically shows sclerotic features and irregular bony erosions on imaging.

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    Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis (PCO)

    Rare inflammatory process of bone without a clear cause, often nonsuppurative.

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    Garré Osteomyelitis

    Another name for chronic osteomyelitis, often affecting the jaw.

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    SAPHO Syndrome

    Condition combining synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis, can include PCO.

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    Study Notes

    Practical Approach to Radiopaque Jaw Lesions

    • Radiopaque jaw lesions are diverse in type and appearance, requiring a systematic radiologic analysis considering clinical and imaging features for accurate diagnosis.
    • Initial categorization by attenuation pattern (densely sclerotic, ground glass, or mixed lytic-sclerotic) provides a framework reflecting tissue characteristics.
    • Dense radiopacities arise from unerupted teeth, aberrant odontogenic hard tissue production, or local sclerosis.
    • Densely sclerotic lesions' relationship to teeth and cortical bone, along with margin characteristics, facilitates diagnosis.
    • Odontomas are a common example of a densely sclerotic lesion, often pericoronal to unerupted teeth.
    • Ground-glass lesions typically result from disorganized calcification, possibly related to abnormal bone remodeling or neoplasia.
    • Mixed lytic-sclerotic lesions are often associated with multiple tissues.

    Introduction

    • Differential diagnosis of radiopaque jaw lesions is challenging.
    • Attenuation pattern, margin characteristics, and relationship to teeth are key factors in the analysis.
    • Initial categorization by attenuation pattern is crucial for organizing lesions reflecting tissue characteristics.
    • Dense radiopacities mainly result from unerupted teeth, aberrant odontogenic hard tissue production, or local osteosclerosis.
    • Evaluating the relationship of densely sclerotic lesions to adjacent teeth and cortical bone, as well as lesion margins, aids diagnosis.
    • For example, a densely sclerotic lesion pericoronal to an unerupted tooth suggests an odontoma.

    Anatomy of the Jaw

    • The mandible and maxillae form from intramembranous ossification in the fourth week of embryonic development.
    • Each tooth has a visible crown (enamel), roots (cementum), and pulp cavity (dentin).
    • Periodontal ligament connects the tooth to the alveolar bone, creating stability.
    • Odontomas, involving enamel, cementum, and dentin, are a common odontogenic tumor, commonly diagnosed before age 20, without significant gender predilection.

    Densely Sclerotic Lesions

    • All densely sclerotic lesions are benign.
    • Their attenuation is similar to cortical bone or tooth constituents (e.g., dentin, cementum).
    • Bone islands/enostosis is a typical example with attenuation greater than 885 HU.

    Odontogenic Lesions

    • Odontomas, often diagnosed before age 20, lack significant gender predilection.
    • Compound odontomas appear as collections of small tooth-like structures.
    • Complex odontomas are more ill-defined.
    • Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth with normal morphology.
    • Cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) is an idiopathic odontogenic fibro-osseous lesion replacing normal bone with cementum, bone, and fibrous tissue.

    Ground-Glass Lesions

    • Ground-glass jaw lesions comprise fibrous dysplasia, cemento-ossifying fibroma, Paget disease of the bone, and renal osteodystrophy.

    Nonodontogenic Lesions

    • Osteoma is a benign osteogenic neoplasm, primarily involving the craniofacial skeleton.
    • Oral exostosis and tori are benign nodular bone outgrowths.

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