Question 481 · LDEK · Radiological diagnosis

The differential diagnosis of an osteolytic focus located in the anterior aspect of the mandible should not include:

  1. A. metastasis of breast cancer.
  2. B. presence of an ameloblastoma.
  3. C. presence of a root cyst.
  4. D. metastasis of the thyroid cancer.
  5. E. presence of periapical bone dysplasia.
Hint

Consider which lesion has a strong predilection for the molar region, angle and ramus rather than the incisor region of the mandible.

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