KROK 1 Stomatology 2015 – Question 43 · KROK (Dentistry)
Histological examination of the grayishpink 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?
- A. Granulating periodontitis
- B. Acute apical periodontitis
- C. Granulomatous periodontitis
- D. Granulating pulpitis
- E. Eosinophilic granuloma
Hint
Note that the lesion is a small encapsulated nodule at the root apex containing granulation tissue with epithelial strands.
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