Most cysts, tumors, and other lesions can be diagnosed and even treated in your office. A trio of experts provides step-by-step guidance. This is the second of a two-part series. Part 1 appeared in ...

The woman had calciphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening syndrome of unknown etiology that occurs almost exclusively in patients with chronic kidney disease. Data suggest that calciphylaxis is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 3-year-old girl came running into her house, crying loudly with pain in her right hand. Her mother noticed ...

Bone lesions are areas of bone that are changed or damaged. Infections, fractures, and tumors can cause a bone lesion. Treatment can depend on the cause, but might include medication and surgery. When ...

Acne, psoriasis, chickenpox, and other conditions may cause skin lesions. Seek medical attention if you have a rash or an infection or your lesions resemble those caused by MRSA or cellulitis. A skin ...

The pathologist should first understand cystic odontogenic lesions from the perspective of the oral surgeon and dentist. As an example, an impacted third molar is seen on the radiograph in Figure 1.

Lytic lesions refer to areas of bone destruction that result in holes. They typically occur due to a disease, such as cancer. In some cases, they may result in painful fractures that can be disabling ...

A sclerotic lesion is an unusual hardening or thickening of your bone. They can affect any bone and be either benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous). In general, they’re slow-growing. Both benign ...