TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Cysts and Tumors of the Jaw
A1  - Chan, Yvonne
A1  - Goddard, John C.
PY  - 2019
T2  - K.J. Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 12e
AB  - Pathologic  lesions  of  the  jaws  include  a  wide  differential  diagnosis.  A  thorough  clinical  history  and  physical  examination  aid  in  diagnosis,  though  in  most  situations,  radiographs  and  histopathological  analysis  are  necessary  to  determine  proper  treatment.  Many  are  asymptomatic  and  found  on  routine  dental  radiograph  screening.  All  jaw  cysts,  except  periapical  cysts,  are  generally  associated  with  vital  teeth,  unless  coincidental  disease  of  adjacent  teeth  is  present.  Ice  testing  or  electrical  pulse  testing  can  assess  tooth  vitality.  Needle  aspiration  prior  to  open  incisional  biopsy  of  a  radiolucent  lesion  is  important  to  exclude  diagnosis  of  arteriovenous  malformation  and  although  not  always  reliable,  can  give  insight  into  cystic  versus  solid  masses.  Aspiration  of  a  solid  tumor  would  usually  yield  a  dry  tap.  Radiographs  play  a  critical  role  in  management  of  such  lesions  of  the  jaws  as  they  may  appear  radiolucent  (“radiographically  cystic”),  radiopaque,  or  sometimes  contain  characteristics  of  both  (see  Figures  39-1  and  39-2).  Computed  tomography  (CT)  scans  can  be  helpful  when  lesions  are  large,  neurologic  changes  are  present,  or  malignancy  is  suspected.  Pertinent  clinical,  histopathological,  and  radiographical  features,  as  well  as  treatment  and  prognosis  will  be  reviewed  for  these  lesions.  The  most  current  information  based  on  the  2017  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  classification  is  provided.  
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PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/20
UR  - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1172371539
ER  -