title: Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect in the anterior maxilla.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Gordy
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Crews
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: O Carroll
mesh_terms: 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