In a 60 year old adult, which of the following diseases causes expansile maxillary lesions ?
Correct answer: A. Paget's disease
- A. Paget's disease
- B. Acromegaly
- C. Fibrous Dysplasia
- D. Rickets
Explanation
Paget disease in an older adult can cause enlargement and expansion of the maxilla, producing facial and jaw changes. Acromegaly causes generalized enlargement of bones and soft tissues rather than a typical expansile maxillary lesion.
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