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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