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  • Jaw and maxillofacial bone lesions include various neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathologies that can originate from bone, cartilage, and soft tissue, making diagnosis and treatment complex.
  • Many lesions have distinct imaging characteristics, but some are nonspecific, requiring a combination of imaging techniques like radiographs, CT, and MRI for accurate diagnosis.
  • The article reviews imaging approaches for these tumors and provides updates on the 2022 World Health Organization classification, along with essential anatomy for better imaging interpretation.

Article Abstract

Jaw and maxillofacial bone lesions encompass a wide variety of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathologies. These lesions can arise from various tissues, including bone, cartilage, and soft tissue, each presenting distinct challenges in diagnosis and treatment. While some pathologies exhibit characteristic imaging features that aid in diagnosis, many others are nonspecific. This overlap often necessitates a multimodal imaging approach, combining techniques such as radiographs, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging to achieve a diagnosis or narrow the diagnostic considerations. This article provides a comprehensive review of the imaging approach to jaw and maxillofacial bone tumors, including updates on the 2022 World Health Organization classification of these tumors. The relevant anatomy of the jaw and dental structures that is important for accurate imaging interpretation is discussed.

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