Question 312 · LDEK · Cysts of the jaws

Radiographic findings in patients with an aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) that are particularly visible in the anteroposterior view and are suggestive of sarcoma could be described as:

  1. A. having a moth-eaten appearance.
  2. B. having a sun-ray appearance.
  3. C. having a honeycomb appearance.
  4. D. having a soap bubble appearance.
  5. E. a partially cystic retiform cavity with visible septa.
Hint

Which radiographic pattern of radiating bony spicules is classically associated with osteosarcoma?

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