Define Hamartoma…
Disorganized overgrowth of normal tissue in its normal location
Define Choristoma…
Growth of normal tissue in an abnormal location
Define Neoplasm…
Growth of abnormal tissue, may be either benign or malignant
What are some characteristics of a Benign lesion?
-Bilateral -Rapid onset (ulceration, soft tissue swelling) -Pain -Growth around native structures - Slow expansion (osseous) - Smooth root resorption
What are some characteristics of malignant lesion?
Define Adenoma…
Usually a benign neoplasm: Pleomorphic adenoma, oncocytoma
Define Carcinoma…
Define Sarcoma…
Malignant neoplasm derived from cells of mesodermal origin: Liposarcoma, fibrosarcoma
Define Metastasis…
What are the 4 differentials for the gum bump differential?
What are the 4 Human Papilloma Virus Differential?
What is the differential list for Multilocular Radiolucent Lesions?
MACHO! M: Myxoma A: Ameloblastoma C: Central Giant Cell Lesion H: Hemangioma (Vascular Malformation) O: Odontogenic Keratocyst Also may be included: - Dentigerous Cyst - Glandular Odontogenic Cyst
What is the differential for Mixed Radiolucent/Radiopaque Differential Diagnosis?
Define Odontogenic Cyst…
Cysts lined by odontogenic epithlium
Which odontogenic cysts are inflammatory? Can you name 3?
Which odontogenic cysts are developmental…there’s a lot!
What are the 4 tumors of Odontogenic Epithelium?
What are some Mesenchymal Odontogenic Tumors? Can you name 3?
What are some mixed epithelial/mesenchymal odontogenic tumors?
Define Leukoplakia…
White patch that cannot be wiped off, clinical descriptions, not a diagnosis
Define Erythroplakia…
Define Erythroleukoplakia…
Sharply demarcated leukoplakia is concerning for…
Dysplasia!
What percentage of erythropakic lesions represent severe epithelial dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, or squamous cell carcinoma?
90%!