Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2009
A 15-year-old child presents with puffiness in the region of the mandible branch; enlarged, dense and painless lymph nodes adhering to the surrounding tissues. X-ray picture of mandible branch shows a well-defined bone resorption area containing small sequestra. After Mantoux test a 12 mm papule was noted. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Acute mandibular osteomyelitis
- Mandibular actinomycosis
- Chronic osteomyelitis of mandible branch
- Tuberculosis of mandible branch
- Ewing’s sarcoma
Correct answer
Tuberculosis of mandible branch
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