Multilocular Radiolucency In The Body Of Mandible

Multilocular Radiolucency In The Body Of Mandible

Write short note on multilocular lesions of jaws.
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Write short note on multilocular radiolucency.
Answer. Multilocularity is due to presence of bony septa in the lesion.

Multilocular Lesions of Jaw

• Ameloblastoma
• Ameloblastic firoma
• Ameloblastic firo-odontoma
• Odontogenic myxoma
• Calcifid epithelial odontogenic tumor
• Squamous odontogenic tumor
• Central giant cell granuloma
• Odontogenic keratocyst
• Aneurysmal bone cyst
• Fibrous dysplasia
• Cherubism
• Metastatic tumor of jaw
• Burkitts lymphoma
• Brown tumor.

Ameloblastoma

It shows multilocular cyst like appearance with multiple cystic cavities and thin septae which separates cystic cavities.

Odontogenic Myxoma

It is multilocular with mixed radiopaque-radiolucent pattern. Septas are present which are straight and thin or curved and coarse septas can also be seen with two or three straight septae. The tumor show tennis-racket like or step-ladder pattrn.

Calcifying Epithelial odontogenic tumor

As the lesion matures, it show multilocularity, it shows honey, comb pattrn with numerous scattred radiopaque foci which are close to crown of impacted tooth. At times, small thin and opaque trabeculae cross radiolucency in multiple directions which provides it snow-driven appearance.

Central Giant cell Granuloma

In central giant cell granuloma, a stubble granular pattrn of calcifiation can be seen which are organized in wispy septae. At times, septa are bettr defied at right angles to periphery and divide internal aspect in compartments which provide it honey comb appearance.

Odontogenic Keratocyst

Radiologically, it shows aggressive growth with undulating borders, cloudy interiors and internal septas which give it multilocular appearance.

Aneurysmal Bone cyst

It is an expandable osteolytic processs. As cyst increases in size it leads to expansion of buccal and lingual plates. Septae may be seen within the lesion which gives it multilocular appearance.

Cherubism

There is a presence of radiolucency with fie granular bone and wispy trabeculae forming multilocular pattrn.