Odontogenic Lesions – 02

Author:  Philip Ferguson, M.D.

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1. A 28 y/o female presents with a cystic jaw lesion. The cyst is curetted and representative images are shown. Based on the findings, which of the following is the best diagnosis?

Odontogenic Part 2, Case #2
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #2


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #2
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #2


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #2
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #2
2. A unicystic ameloblastoma is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
3. Which of the following lesions is associated with McCune Albright Syndrome:
4. Gorlin syndrome (nevoid basal cell nevus syndrome) is associated with which of the following:
5. A 30 y/o patient is found to have a solid jaw lesion. Surgical excision is performed, and representative images are shown for review. Based on the findings, which of the following is the best diagnosis?

Odontogenic Part 2, Case #3
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #3


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #3
6. A 31 /o male had a destructive jaw lesion which was surgically removed. Representative images from the case are shown. Based on the findings, which of the following is the best diagnosis?

Odontogenic Part 2, Case #1
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #1


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #1
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #1


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #1
7. A 30 y/o patient is found to have a solid jaw lesion. Surgical excision is performed, and representative images are shown for review. Based on the findings, which of the following is the best diagnosis?

Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #4
8. A 30 y/o patient is found to have a solid jaw lesion. Surgical excision is performed, and representative images are shown for review. Based on the findings, which of the following is the best diagnosis?

Odontogenic Part 2, Case #6
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #6


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #6
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #6


Odontogenic Part 2, Case #6
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #6
9. This lesion is characterized by a poorly differentiated conglomeration of dentin, cementum, and enamel. There are usually found in the first two decades of life. The best diagnosis is:
10. Which of the following lesions is known as a Pindborg tumor?
11. This cystic lesion is characterized by a stratified squamous epithelium (at least partially), a well defined basal layer of cuboidal to columnar cells (may resemble ameloblasts), and ghost cells (similar to a pilomatricoma). The best answer is:
12. The periodontal ligament anchors the tooth to the bone socket of the jaw and maxilla. Which of the following embryological elements is responsible for the formation of periodontal ligament?
13. A 30 y/o patient is found to have a solid jaw lesion. Surgical excision is performed, and representative images are shown for review. Based on the findings, which of the following is the best diagnosis?

Odontogenic Part 2, Case #5
Odontogenic Part 2, Case #5
14. This lesion usually occurs in children or young adults, is often associated with trauma, and may be secondary to slow, minute, recurrent hemorrhages. The most likely diagnosis is:
15. Which of the following embryologic elements is responsible for the formation of the enamel on the surface of the tooth?