Radiolucent lesions of the mandible (differential)

Last revised by Francis Fortin on 19 May 2023

Lucent lesions of the mandible are not uncommon and may be the result of odontogenic or non-odontogenic processes. Lucency may be conferred by a cystic process (e.g. periapical cyst) or a lytic process (e.g. mandibular metastases).

Pathology

Etiology
Odontogenic
Non-odontogenic

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