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Neoplasia masquerading as periapical infection.

I L Hutchison1, C Hopper, H S Coonar

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London.

Summary

Dentists should suspect neoplasia, not infection, when periapical radiolucencies show atypical signs like vital teeth or lack of response to endodontic therapy. Histological examination of surgical samples is crucial for accurate diagnosis and preventing overlooked tumors.

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