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Question 95 (part 2) · LDEK · Benign tumors

Indicate elements of proper maintenance, depending on the result of histopathologic examination in case of revealing, during radiologic imaging, of unicystic defect of maxillary bone (above 3cm in diameter), suspected to be an odontogenic tumor

1) performing a preliminary biopsy before the surgery is not always performed;
2) in case of dentigerous cyst, method of choice is one of aggressive treatment methods;
3) in case of presence of mandibular ameloblastoma, marginal resection can be performed;
4) in case of diagnosing OKC (KCOT), two-stage treatment method may be considered;
5) in case of presence of a lesion described in the text of this question, irrespective of histopathologic examination result, period of clinical and radiologic observation is at least 10 years.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,5.
  2. B. 1,3,5.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. 3,4,5.
  5. E. 2,3,4.
Hint

Consider whether histology should guide the extent of surgery, how dentigerous cysts are treated, and how late odontogenic tumours can recur.

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