Best way to differentiate a periapical cyst and a perapical granuloma is:__________?
Correct answer: B. Histologically
- A. Radiographically
- B. Histologically
- C. Clinically
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A periapical cyst and granuloma may look similar clinically and radiographically, but histology distinguishes them: the cyst has an epithelial-lined cavity, whereas the granuloma is solid inflamed granulation tissue. Radiographs alone cannot reliably make this distinction.
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