Question 58 · LDEK · Benign tumors
Cherubism is a symmetrical, usually bilateral, distension involving the bones of the face, causing the characteristic prominence. Indicate the correct descriptions of the severity of changes according to Marck and Kudryk scale:
1) grade 1 - bilateral involvement of rami of the mandible;
2) grade 2 - bilateral involvement of rami of the mandible and one of the maxillary tuberosities;
3) grade 3 - massive involvement of the entire maxilla and mandible except for the coronoid processes;
4) grade 3 - massive involvement of the entire maxilla and mandible;
5) grade 4 - as in grade 3 plus the involvement of the orbits with ocular disturbances.
The correct answer is:
2) grade 2 - bilateral involvement of rami of the mandible and one of the maxillary tuberosities;
3) grade 3 - massive involvement of the entire maxilla and mandible except for the coronoid processes;
4) grade 3 - massive involvement of the entire maxilla and mandible;
5) grade 4 - as in grade 3 plus the involvement of the orbits with ocular disturbances.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3,5.
- B. 1,5.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. 1,3.
Hint
Follow the Marck-Kudryk progression: rami first, then maxillary tuberosities, then massive involvement sparing one structure, then the orbits.
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