Question 343 · LDEK · Benign tumors
Indicate the true statement regarding lesions and bone cysts containing giant cells:
- A. central giant-cell granuloma (CGCG) most commonly affects men and has a high rate of recurrence, regardless of the clinical type of CGCG.
- B. cherubism (CHB) is usually a self-limiting disorder affecting adolescents, and providing treatment prior to the puberty age increases the risk of recurrence.
- C. aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign tumor originating from nervous cells.
- D. simple bone cyst (SBC) is most commonly localized in the maxilla and causes the characteristic resorption of teeth roots.
- E. peripheral giant-cell granuloma (PGCG) requires surgical treatment involving removal of the adjacent teeth.
Hint
Consider which giant cell lesion is hereditary, bilateral and tends to regress spontaneously after puberty.
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