Oral Pathology & Microbiology — Key differences for NEET MDS
Most common odontogenic cyst overall. From epithelial rests of Malassez. Rushton bodies = hyaline bodies. Always associated with non-vital tooth. Periapical location. Lined by non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Cholesterol clefts. Most common cyst of jaws. Can become residual cyst after extraction.
📖 Read full notes →Pemphigus = INTRAepithelial split = fishnet IgG pattern. Pemphigoid = SUBepithelial split = linear IgG at BMZ. Tzanck cells = Pemphigus. Nikolsky sign = both. Pemphigus vulgaris most common type. Direct immunofluorescence diagnostic. Pemphigoid has tense blisters. Pemphigus has flaccid blisters. Desmoglein 3 antibodies = Pemphigus vulgaris.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Radicular Cyst and Pemphigus vs Pemphigoid in Oral Pathology & Microbiology is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.