Monday, 7 December 2015

AIPGDEE Preparation MCQs with Explanations | Tumor of odontogenic epithelium


Which of the following is tumor of odontogenic epithelium with duct-like structures and well-encapsulated lesion that prevents need for block resection?

a. Adenamatoid odentogenic tumor 
b. Pindborg’s tumor
c. Odontogenic myxoma 
d. Ameloblastic fibroma


Ans. A: Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is made up of epithelial cells with only a scanty stoma of connective tissue.  These epithelial cells vary in their pattern from nests, sworls or cords to cells of a definite columnar or cuboidal variety arranged in duct like or adenomatoid fashion.

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