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Gaillard F, Fortin F, Armstrong S, et al. Radiolucent lesions of the mandible (differential). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1616
Lucent lesions of the mandible are not uncommon and may be the result of odontogenic or non-odontogenic processes. Lucency may be conferred by a cystic process (e.g. periapical cyst) or a lytic process (e.g. mandibular metastases).
Pathology
Aetiology
Odontogenic
Non-odontogenic
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