Characteristics of Monostatic Fibrous Dysplasia Include That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Characteristics of monostatic fibrous dysplasia include that:

• A) it is commonly diagnosed in middle-age women.
• B) the expanding nature of the lesion may lead to malocclusion, tipping, or displacement of adjacent teeth.
• C) it involves a painful swelling or bulging of the buccal plate of the maxilla or mandible when seen orally.
• D) it involves multiple bones.

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Definitions:

Red Bone Marrow

The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Compact Bone

Dense and hard outer layer of bone tissue that provides strength and protection.

Inflammation

A biological response to injury or infection, marked by heat, redness, swelling, and pain in the affected tissues.

Fluid-Filled Sac

A pouch within the body encased by a thin membrane containing liquid; it can occur in various tissues and organs.