title: Multiple sclerotic masses of jaws.
abstract: Multiple sclerotic masses of jaws commonly occur in middle aged black females. There exists a plethora of terminologies to describe these entities. The phenomenon has been speculated to be due to low grade infection or the result of dysplastic changes of osseous tissue. Familial history has been noticed in some cases. Radiographically the masses appear multiple, dense and globular radiopacities with a radiolucent rim. This criterion may be used to distinguish the masses from chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis. Secondary infection leading to sequestration is a common complication.
authors.affiliation: King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Saini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*