Pathology of Cysts

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What is the main source of primordial cysts?

Both a and b (correct)

Odontogenic epithelium

Enamel organ

Dental lamina

At what age do primordial cysts mostly occur?

First to second decades of life

Second to fourth decades of life (correct)

Fifth to sixth decades of life

Seventh to eighth decades of life

What is a characteristic of the cyst contents in a primordial cyst?

It contains a cheesy like material (correct)

It contains a blood-filled material

It contains a clear fluid

It contains a thick, white material

Why do infected mandibular cysts result in labial paresthesia or anesthesia?

Due to the pressure of the expanding cyst on the surrounding nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for the high recurrence rate of keratocysts?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is an incorrect treatment for keratocysts?

Marsupialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which a cyst continues to enlarge?

Resorption of the surrounding bone Signup and view all the answers

What type of cyst is characterized by a traumatic origin?

Solitary bone cyst Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of odontogenic epithelial cyst?

Thyroglossal duct cyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes epithelial cysts from nonepithelial cysts?

The presence of epithelial lining Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cyst is also known as a keratocyst?

Primordial cyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the classification of cysts that are not located within bone?

Soft tissue cysts Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main source of primordial cysts?

At what age do primordial cysts mostly occur?

What is a characteristic of the cyst contents in a primordial cyst?

Why do infected mandibular cysts result in labial paresthesia or anesthesia?

What is a reason for the high recurrence rate of keratocysts?

What is an incorrect treatment for keratocysts?

What is the primary mechanism by which a cyst continues to enlarge?

What type of cyst is characterized by a traumatic origin?

Which of the following is NOT a type of odontogenic epithelial cyst?

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes epithelial cysts from nonepithelial cysts?

Which type of cyst is also known as a keratocyst?

What is the term for the classification of cysts that are not located within bone?

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