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Two Cystic Radiolucencies in the Mandible of a 16-Year-Old Boy

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Two cystic radiolucencies in the mandible of a 16-year-old boy were lined by thin parakeratinized epithelium showing palisading of basal cells. All teeth were vital and the patient had no symptoms. This patient has which of the following?


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Basal Cell Carcinoma

A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells and is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

a type of cancer that begins in the squamous cells, which are flat cells found in the skin and other organs.

Eczema

A medical condition characterized by patches of skin that become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough.

Scabies

A contagious skin infestation caused by a tiny mite Sarcoptes scabiei, characterized by intense itching and a pimple-like rash.

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