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What type of mass is shown in this image?

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  1. Choristoma
  2. Hamartoma
  3. Teratoma
  4. Neoplasm
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Correct answer: B. Hamartoma

An odontoma (a disorganized but recognizable mass of mature dental tissues — enamel, dentin, pulp — in their normal anatomic relationships) is classified as a hamartoma: an overgrowth of tissue that is NORMALLY found in that location, just disorganized, rather than ectopic tissue (a choristoma) or a true neoplasm with autonomous growth potential.

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