Chapter 14: Bone Pathology part II Flashcards
as periapical cemento osseous dysplasia lesions “mature” over time, how do they appear radiographically?
- they will go from a circumscribed area of radiolucency involving the apex of the tooth (early) to having a mixed RL-RO appearance
- end-stage lesions are densely RO with a RL rim
- the PDL will be intact; the pesion will NOT fuse to the tooth
ossifying fibroma
microscopic fibro-osseous lesions are very similar among the different types of fibro-osseous lesions, so ___ and ___ are necessary to establish a diagnosis
clinical and radiographic findings
fibrous dysplasia is a sporadic condition resulting from a ___ mutation
postzygotic
describe the pain associated with osteoid osteoma
- nocturnal
- relieved by aspirin
are teeth affected by periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia invariably vital or devital?
vital
periapical cemento osseous dysplasia lesions are asymptomatic, and discovered how?
when radiographs are taken for other reasons
gardner syndrome is a symptom complex characterized by what 7 conditions?
- colonic polyps/adenosarcoma
- skeletal abnormalities (90%)
- dental abnormalities (20%)
- apidermoid cysts
- dermoid tumors (10%)
- thyroid carcinoma
- pigmented lesions of the ocular fundus (90%)
describe mccune-albright syndrome
- polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
- cafe au lait (coast of Maine)
- multiple endocrinopathies
chondromas typically arise in patients of what age range? male or female predilection?
- 20-30s
- M=F
osteoid osteoma
periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia
osteoblastomas are rare, especially in the ___
jaws
what are 4 things that osteomas can cause?
pain, swelling, sinusitis, or nasal discharge
an ossifying fibroma (is/is not) a true neoplasm with significant ___ potential
- is a true neoplasm
- growth
what is the treatment of cementoblastomas?
surgical extraction of the tooth with the calcified mass
skeletal abnormalities in gardner syndrome precede what other characteristic of gardner syndrome?
bowel polyps
cementoblastoma
most chondromas are found in the ___ or ___
condyle or anterior maxilla
what is the chief radiographic feature of monostotic fibrous dysplasia?
“ground glass” opacification; a result of superimposition of poorly calcified bone in a disorganized fashion
juvenile (active) ossifying fibroma is distinguished from ossifying fibroma on the basis of what 3 things?
- age of patient
- most common sites of involvement
- clinical behavior
___ is a diverse group fo processes characterized by replacement of normal bone by fibrous tissue containing a mineralized product
fibro-osseous lesions
what are the common features of synovial chondromatosis?
swelling, pain, crepitus, and limitation of motion
ossifying firbomas occur across a wide age range. are they more prominent in males or females? mandible or maxilla?
F>M
mandible > maxilla
do ossifying fibromas undergo malignant transformation?
no
which type of cemento-osseous dysplasia involves multiple periapical regions of the anterior mandible, with multiple foci usually present?
periapical cemento osseous dysplasia
florid cemento osseous dysplasia has a marked tendency to be ___ or ___. is it typically symptomatic or asymptomatic?
- bilateral or assymetrical
- may be completely asymptomatic
___ is an odontogenic neoplasm of cementoblasts
cementoblastoma
focal cemento osseous dysplasia lesions are smaller than ___
1.5 cm
most juvenile (active) ossifying fibroma tumors has a ___ progressive growth, but some exhibit ___
- slowly
- rapid enlargement
biopsy of florid cemento osseous dysplasia could lead to ___
necrosis due to hypovascularity
at are the three types of cemento-osseous dysplasia?
focal, periapical, florid
monostotic fibrous dysplasia
radiographically, how do chondromas present?
RL with a central RO
how do osteoblastomas present radiographically?
- well-defined or ill-defined
- radiolucent with varying degrees of central RO
any chondroma of the jaws should be considered as possibly representing a potential ___
chondrosarcoma
do small ossifying fibroma lesions cause symptoms? how are they detected?
- no
- they are detected via radiograph
the skeletal abnormalities associated with gardner syndrome affect which bones? how many lesions do most patients typically have?
- skull, paranasal sinuses, and mandible
- 3-6 lesions
how are osteoblastomas and osteoid osteomas treated? what is the prognosis?
- typically both lesions are treated by local excision or curettage
- prognosis is good
___% of florid cemento osseous dysplasia cases are female, and ___% are african americans. what age patient is most common?
- 90%
- 90%
- middle-aged to older adults
how do osteomas present radiographically?
- circumscribed masses
- impossible to differentiate from small foci of sclerotic bone on initial radiograph
- osteomas will exhibit continued growth
- usually RO (compact bone), but can be RL with central RO (cancellous bone)
are synovial chondromatosis lesions of the TMJ more common in males or females?
females
this is different from other joints
___ and ___ are closely related, benign bone tumors that arise from osteoblasts
osteoblastomas and osteoid osteomas
what are the dental abnormalities associated with gardner syndrome?
- supernumerary teeth
- impacted teeth
- odontomas
what are examples of benign fibro-osseous lesions?
- fibrous dysplasia
- cemento-osseous dysplasia
- focal, periapical, florid
- ossifying fibroma
the bowel polyps in gardner syndrome develop during the ___ years and WILL transform into ___
- develop during teen years
- adenocarcinoma
- 50% by age 30
- 100% in “older” patients
which type of fibrous dysplasia involves two or more bones and can involve up to 75% of the skeleton?
polyostotic
___ is a rare, bening, nonneoplastic development of cartilagenous nodules within the synovial membrane
synovial chondromatosis
is focal cemento osseous dysplasia symptomatic of asymptomatic?
asymptomatic
___ is a benign tumor of cartilage
chondroma
if chondromas occur, they likely arise from ___
cartilaginous rests
what are the common features of osteoblastomas?
- pain, tenderness, and swellings are important and common presenting features
- pain is NOT relieved by aspirin
the ___ features of osteoblastomas and osteoid osteomas are identical
histopathological
what is the prognosis of synovial chondromatosis? recurrence?
good with a low frequency of recurrence
how are large or symptomatic osteomas treated?
conservative excision
if the jaw is involved in polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, ___ may result
facial asymmetry
ossifying fibroma is a neoplasm composed of fibrous tissue that contains a variable mixture of ___ and ___
bone and cementum
most patients affected by synovial chondromatosis are what age?
middle-aged
synovial chondromatosis most commonly affects ___
large joints, but can affect the TMJ