title: Clinicopathologic correlation: mixed-density lesion in the posterior mandible.
abstract: A middle-aged man presented for evaluation of a mixed-density lesion of the left posterior mandible. This clinicopathologic correlation presents the radiographic, clinical, and histopathologic findings; differential diagnosis; and treatment plan for this case. The lesion was deemed to be of bacteriologic origin, likely a polymicrobial infection containing actinomycetes. Clinical care and follow-up for the patient are discussed.
authors.forename: Aram
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Pallavi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Parashar
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Closmann
mesh_terms: D039903:Actinobacteria; D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D001850:Bone Diseases, Infectious / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis