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Oral Pathology - 3 Questions
A compound odontoma is a type of odontogenic tumor that consists of multiple small tooth-like structures (denticles) and resembles the anatomy of normal teeth. In contrast, a complex odontoma has a more disorganized structure and does not resemble normal teeth.
The most likely diagnosis for the child is Hand-Schuller-Christian disease, which can cause chronic bedwetting and dental issues.
Metastatic disease in the oral cavity typically occurs in the posterior mandible. This is because the bone in this area is relatively porous and has a rich blood supply, making it more susceptible to the spread of cancer cells from distant sites in the body.