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Laryssa Thainá Mello Queiroz Cunha1, Joab Cabral Ramos1, Isabel Schausltz Pereira Faustino2
1Department of Oral Diagnosis, Stomatology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
Summary
Persistent periapical lesions can mask rare malignancies like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Early diagnosis through comprehensive assessment is crucial for effective treatment and patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Periapical radiolucent lesions are often endodontic but can represent rare malignancies.
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a rare primary jaw malignancy.
- Differentiating these lesions poses diagnostic challenges.
