Osteosarcoma presents a radiographic picture resembling____________?
Correct answer: D. Sun-brust appearance
- A. Ground-glass appearance
- B. Cotton-wool appearance
- C. Soap-bubble appearance
- D. Sun-brust appearance
Explanation
Jaw osteosarcoma may produce a sunburst or sun-ray pattern when malignant osteoid and tumour growth extend through the cortex and periosteum. Cotton-wool and ground-glass patterns are more characteristic of other fibro-osseous or inflammatory conditions.
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