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PA cyst or granuloma:

w/ out epithelial lining just granulation tissue

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PA granuloma

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PA cyst or granuloma:

variably thick, non-keratinized strat squam epi lining

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PA cyst

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What is the difference in histology of Dentigerous cyst and Hyperplastic Dental Follicle?

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Dentigerous cyst virtually identical to a hyperplastic dental follicle but hyperplastic dental follicle lacks a true epi lining

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Typically parulis forms at facial gingiva/ alveolar (thin) mucosa apical or near tooth of origin. What are the two exceptions?

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Palatal bone for max lat incisors. Lingual Plate for mandib 2nd and 3rd molars.

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Name the term: Enlargement comes from fluid accumulation inside abnormal sac or cavity lined by epithelium which is enclosed in CT.

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Cyst

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What are the two cyst classification?

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  1. Developmental (odontogenic/non-odontogenic)
  2. Inflammatory (PA cyst, lat radicular cyst, residual cyst)
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What three tissues do odontogenic cyst/tumors come from?

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  1. Dental Lamina Rests
  2. Rest of Malassez
  3. Reduced Enamel Epithelium
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What are the 3 Intraosseous developmental odontogenic cyst we talked about.

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Dentigerous cyst, OKC, and Lateral periodontal cyst

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What are the two extraosseous developmental odontogenic cyst we talked about.

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Eruption cyst and gingival cyst of the adult.

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What is the one Intraosseous nonodontogenic developmental cyst we talked about?

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Nasopalatine duct cyst

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What arises from reduced enamel epi (REE)?

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Dentigerous Cyst

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When is a lesion less likely to be a dentigerous cyst?

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Impacted tooth other than 3rd molar or canine. Larger lesions.

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Dentigerous Cyst Differentials (4 of them)

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Odontogenic keratocyst (MOST common)

Unicystic ameloblastoma (infrequent)

Odontogenic myxoma (uncommon)

Central giant cell granuloma - anterior of the first molar (dont expect in posterior md/ramus)

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What is derived from dental lamina rest?

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Lateral Periodontal Cyst

OKC (possibly)

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What can mimic a mucocele but there are no salivary glands on the gingiva so it would be a __________

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Gingival cyst of the adult

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What is the histology of OKC?

Makes luminal _________ production. Uniform _____ stratified squamous epi lining.
_______ (picket fence) appearance of basal cell nuclei. ________ ________ formation may be seen predisposing pt to recurrence of OKC.

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Makes luminal parakeratin production. Uniform thin stratified squamous epi lining
Palisaded (picket fence) appearance of basal cell nuclei. Satellite cyst formation may be seen predisposing pt to recurrence of OKC.

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How to tx large OKC?

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Resection, Marsupialization (procedure to shrink), followed by surgical excision of residual cystic epithelium

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If occurence is early in life (first decade) or notice multiple OKCs be sure to rule out ____________.

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Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma (Gorlin Syndrome).

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What is another name for nasopalatine duct cyst?

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Incisive canal cyst

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When does a nasopalatine duct cyst indicate disease?

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Lesion greater than 6 mm

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T/F You just leave a nasopalatine duct cyst no surgical intervention is necessary.

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False

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What are the cutaneous features of gorlin syndrome?

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Basal cell carcinoma, early onset

Palmar/plantar pitting

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What are the skeletal features of nevoid basal cell carcinoma?

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Calcified falx cerebri
Increased cranial circumference
Bifid ribs

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T/F You are likely to see expansion with a simple cyst.

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False (75% with NO expansion) - usually painless

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What lesions often scallops between roots of teeth?
Simple bone cyst usually lamina dura lost and sometimes PDL.
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How do you treat a simple bone cyst
Scrape curettage inside of bony cavity to prompt bleeding and regeneration of the bone . Follow up with radiographs to confirm bone fill. Wait 3-6 months to take another radiograph to see if tx worked.
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What's another name for simple bone cyst?
Traumatic bone cyst even though usally trauma is NOT present.
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What often has a soap bubble or honeycomb appearance and cortical expansion with thinning?
Ameloblastoma
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T/F: Ameloblastoma can be associated with an impacted tooth.
T
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What is the histology of ameloblastoma? Variety of patterns of _________ ________ like odontogenic epithelium, ______ formation common. Peripheral cells usually resemble _______ (columnar shape with palisaded nuclei away from basement membrane, “________ ________ _________” or “reverse polarization”). Central cells often more spindled, (resemble ________ ___________).
Variety of patterns of enamel organ like odontogenic epithelium, cystic formation common Peripheral cells usually resemble ameloblasts (columnar shape with palisaded nuclei away from basement membrane, “reverse nuclear polarity” or “reverse polarization”) Central cells often more spindled, (resemble stellate reticulum).
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T/F Recurrence is not common with ameloblastomas.
False Tumor often extends beyond radiographic margin so that recurrence is common (50-90% when treated with curettage, particularly for larger lesions. Smaller lesions - aggressive curettage and peripheral ostectomy (use a bone bur) Larger lesion - marginal (leave a portion) or segmental resection (key is to go 1.0-2.0 cm beyond radiographic border take it ALL)
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T/F There is no solid component in a unicystic ameloblastoma.
True - unilocular lesion is entirely cystic
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What is the recurrence rate of unicystic ameloblastoma compared to ameloblastoma?
50-90% recurrence of ameloblastoma 10-20% recurrence of unicystic ameloblastoma
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Name the lesion: Painless nodule of alveolar or gingival mucosa. It is rare, any odontogenic cyst or tumor can do this (peripheral odontogenic cystic tumor).
Peripheral ameloblastoma
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How do you tx peripheral ameloblastoma?
Excision with limited recurrence so tx is similar to POF, PG.
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How do you tx a gingival cyst of the adult?
Excision is curative
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Ameloblastic fibroma and Odontogenic Fibroma are what type of lesions?
Benign RL odontogenic tumors
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Name that lesion RL in posterior jaw Typically unilocular Associated with impacted tooth <20 yrs Tx is Excision
Ameloblastic fibroma
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Name that lesion RL usually in both jaws Wide age range Tx is Excision
Odontogenic Fibroma
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Name the lesion and fill in the blank Intrabony lesion of an ________ cause can be painless or cause pain. Usually happen before 30 yrs of age (60%) in the anterior mandible often cross midline. Do not expect it to be pericoronal.
Central Giant Cell Granuloma Unknown cause
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What should you rule out before diagnosing central giant cell granuloma?
Brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism which usually tends to occur >60 yrs.
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What is a brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism primarily and secondarliy due to?
Primary - parathyroid neoplasia Secondary - due to kidney disease
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How would you treat central cell granuloma? What is the recurrence?
If isolated aggressive curettage. Recurrence 15-20%
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Name the lesion: A developmental depression in the bone due to normal salivary gland tissue (pseudocyst). Erosion of the lingual cortex, making the bone thin on buccal plate, and sometimes erosion of the inferior cortex.
Stafne Defect
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T/F Stafne defect is symptomatic.
False
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Where is the location of stafne defect?
Posterior mandible below the IAN occasionally anterior teeth
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T/F A Schwannoma/Neurofibroma in bone can become multilocular.
True
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How do you tx a stafne defect?
NO tx
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How do you tx a Schwannoma/Neurofibroma? Whats the recurrence?
Excision Little recurrence
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What is a typical appearance of an AV malformation?
Multilocular, trabeculation runnin through it sometimes, sunburst or sunray appearance sometimes
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Name the lesion: One lesion - area of bone that is less dense (bone) and it's a defect at in old EXT site, doesn’t make good trabeculae during the healing process. No Tx necessary.
Focal Osteoporotic Marrow Defect
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T/F: Focal Osteoporotic Marrow Defect is usually asymptomatic and 75% of time in females.
True
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Name the lesion: Fatty and hematopoietic marrow seen microscopically.
Focal Osteoporotic Marrow Defect
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RL Malignancies involving bone: Name the three he listed with children.
1. Leukemia/Lymphoma 2. Rhabdomyosarcoma 3. Ewing Sarcoma
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RL Malignancies involving bone: Name the three he listed with adults.
1. Metastatic carcinoma (most often in mandible) 2. Lymphoma 3.Multiple myeloma
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T/F Multiple Myeloma has bone resorption and pathologic fractures (punched out RL), but is not usually painful.
False - chronic pain
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Description of Multiple Myeloma 1. ___________ causes confusion, weakness, and lethargy 2. Recurrent _________ 3. Renal insufficiency (renal failure can occur in up to 50% of patients) 4. Multiple areas of lytic destruction
1. Hypercalcemia causes confusion, weakness, and lethargy 2. Recurrent bacterial infections 3. Renal insufficiency (renal failure can occur in up to 50% of patients) 4. Multiple areas of lytic destruction
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Description of Multiple Myeloma 1. Hypercalcemia causes confusion, weakness, and lethargy 2. Recurrent bacterial infections 3. ______ insufficiency (_______ failure can occur in up to ____ of patients) 4. Multiple areas of lytic destruction
1. Hypercalcemia causes confusion, weakness, and lethargy 2. Recurrent bacterial infections 3. Renal insufficiency (renal failure can occur in up to 50% of patients) 4. Multiple areas of lytic destruction
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What is the median age for multiple myeloma?
70 yrs old
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What is the type of multiple myeloma that may be asymptomatic for many years?
smoldering myeloma
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What age range are you most likely to find lateral periodontal cyst?
middle age adults
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What age range are you most likely to find Gorlin syndrome/ nevoid basal cell carcinoma?
Early age usually
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What age range are you most likely to find simple bone cyst?
you pt 10-20s
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What age range are you most likely to find ameloblastic fibroma?
<20 yrs
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What age range are you most likely to find Central cell granuloma?
60% before 30 years
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What age range and gender are you most likely to find stafne defect?
Middle age although developmental in males
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What gender are you most likely to find Focal Osteoporotic Marrow Defect?
75% in females
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What age range are you most likely to find multiple myeloma?
Median age around 70 years
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What regions would you most likely find dentigerous cyst, lat periodontal cyst, and OKC?
Dentigerous cyst - 3rd molars or canines Lat periodontal cyst - canine premolar region, mandible, superior portion of the root OKC - most commonly seen in posterior mandible but can find anywhere
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T/F Simple bone cyst are only found in the mandible.
True
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What region is a unicystic ameloblastoma often found?
often pericoronal to unerupted third molar
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Where is an ameloblastic fibroma usually found (region)?
Posterior jaw with an impacted tooth
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Name the lesion: often mandibular anterior lesion and can cross the midline - don't expect to be pericoronal usually periapical
Central cell granuloma
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Name the lesion: often located in the posterior mandible within the mandibular canal
Schwannoma/Neurofibroma in bone
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What are the 4 RL that are likely to be associated with pain?
Neoplastic Central cell granuloma Schwannoma/Neurofibroma in bony lesions (not usually soft tissue) Non-hodgkin lymphoma Multiple Myeloma
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What is the percent of recurrence for a large OKC?
33% large lesions more likely and satellite cyst formation can predispose pt
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What is the percent of recurrence for an ameloblastoma compared to unicystic ameloblastoma?
Ameloblastoma - 50-90% recur when treat with curretage because tumor often extends beyond radiographic margin (rare malignant transformation) - larger lesions usually Unicystic Ameloblastoma - 10-20% with enucleation and curettage so less aggressive than typical ameloblastoma like OKCS they may have satellite components in the wall of the cyst - increasing likelihood for recurrence
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T/F A peripheral ameloblastoma has a high recurrence rate.
False
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What is the recurrence rate for a central cell granuloma with aggressive curretage?
15-20%
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T/F: Tx of a schwannoma/neurofibroma with a conservative excision there is little tendency to recur.
True
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What two RL would you use radiographic follow up for rather than tx?
Stafne defect and Focal osteoporotic marrow defect
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What age does a brown tumor usually occur?
>60 yrs
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Name the two other benign RL odontogenic tumors briefly talked about.
Ameloblastic fibroma Odontogenic Fibroma
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T/F: Asymptomatic PA granuloma/cyst are often patent and pus can be expressed from the center of the lesion.
True
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T/F In a PA cyst/granuloma there is NO granulomatous inflammation.
True
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What is identical to lat periodontal cyst but occurs within gingival soft tissue?
gingival cyst of the adult
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T/F PA granulomas have granulomatous inflammation.
False
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What is granulomatous inflammation?
Macrophages fuse together to make multinucleated giant cells + lymphocytes
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What conditions have granulomatous inflammation?
Deep fungal infections (histoplasmosis), TB, Sarcodosis, Crohns disease
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What is granulation tissue?
Little capillaries and immature fibroblasts
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