Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect in the anterior maxilla.
An unusual presentation of a focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect is documented. A definitive diagnosis could not be established on the basis of the location, history, clinical, and radiographic appearance. A biopsy provided the identity of the lesion.
Gordy
F M
FM
Department of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson.
Crews
K M
KM
O Carroll
M K
MK
D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography