Case study of an osteolitic lesion in the mandible of an individual from Danilo (Croatia)

Jacek Tomczyk; Ana Konestra; Fabian Welc; Kamil Rabiega; Toni Brajković; Piotr Regulski

doi:10.18778/1898-6773.89.3.04

Authors

Jacek Tomczyk Institute of Biological Sciences, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0605-665X
Ana Konestra Institute of Archaeology, Zagreb, Croatia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7726-6515
Fabian Welc Institute of Archaeology, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6122-1884
Kamil Rabiega Institute of Archaeology, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0428-4237
Toni Brajković Šibenik City Museum, Croatia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2303-6933
Piotr Regulski Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3692-3582

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/1898-6773.89.3.04

Keywords:

mandible, odontogenic keratocyst, ameloblastoma, Danilo

Abstract

Objective
This case study presents an osteolytic lesion on the entire mandibular body in an individual from Danilo (Croatia) (17th–18th centuries AD).
Materials
The individual is an estimated male, with the age of death assessed as 45–49 years.
Methods
Macroscopic, microscopic and radiographic methods were used to evaluate the osteolitic lesion. Cone Beam Computed Tomography scans were also collected.
Results
The lesion displays an irregular yet predominantly ovoid outline. Its internal structure is osteolytic with partially eroded internal septa. The radices of tooth 47 exhibit partial, mild resorption.
Conclusions
The findings indicate that we may be dealing with either an odontogenic keratocyst or ameloblastoma. Considering the age and sex of the individual, the specific location and the radiological characteristics, we suggest odontogenic keratocyst as the most likely diagnosis.

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