Question 89 · LDEK · Benign tumors
Indicate features characteristic of odontogenic myxoma:
1) ability to infiltrate the cranial base, when localized in the maxilla;
2) no connective tissue capsule, which handicaps surgical treatment;
3) capability of periodontopathy imitation;
4) frequent occurrence in adolescents;
5) involution of the tumour when administering pharmacological treatment (calcitonin, interferon alpha-2).
The correct answer is:
2) no connective tissue capsule, which handicaps surgical treatment;
3) capability of periodontopathy imitation;
4) frequent occurrence in adolescents;
5) involution of the tumour when administering pharmacological treatment (calcitonin, interferon alpha-2).
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,4,5.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 3,5.
- E. 1,2,4.
Hint
Recall that this tumour lacks a capsule, consider the age at which it usually appears and which jaw lesion responds to calcitonin.
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