FPC 2 Exam 1 Practice

Which statement about the radiographic appearance of idiopathic osteosclerosis is true?

It only appears as a radiolucent area It can appear as corticated, diffuse, or well-demarcated It always requires treatment It is confined to the condyle

Correct Answer:

It can appear as corticated, diffuse, or well-demarcated

Explanation:

Idiopathic osteosclerosis is a localized, non-inflammatory increase in bone density seen on radiographs, often discovered incidentally. Because it reflects benign bone remodeling rather than decay, its borders aren’t fixed in appearance. Some lesions show a corticated border, others are well defined, and some blend with surrounding bone giving a more diffuse look. This variability is why it’s true that it can appear corticated, diffuse, or well-demarcated. It isn’t radiolucent, it typically doesn’t require treatment, and it isn’t confined to the condyle (it’s usually in the posterior mandible near molars and premolars).

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to FPC 2 Exam 1 Practice for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions