KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 48 · KROK (Dentistry)

Histological examination of the grayish-pink elastic nodule of 0,3 cm in diameter found by a surgeon at the root of the extracted tooth shows granulation tissue with cords of stratified squamous epithelium. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A. Eosinophilic granuloma
  2. B. Acute apical periodontitis
  3. C. Granulomatous periodontitis
  4. D. Granulating pulpitis
  5. E. Granulating periodontitis
Hint

Note that the lesion is a small encapsulated nodule at the root apex containing granulation tissue with epithelial strands.

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