− | Skull radiography may show a soft tissue opacity in the area of the gingiva with lytic invasion of the underlying [[Alveolar bone - Anatomy & Physiology|alveolar bone]]. If a malignant neoplasm is a dignostic possibility, thoracic radiography should be carried out to evaluate for [[Lungs - Anatomy & Physiology|lung]] metastases. | + | Skull radiography may show a soft tissue opacity in the area of the gingiva with lytic invasion of the underlying [[Alveolar bone - Anatomy & Physiology|alveolar bone]]. If a malignant neoplasm is a diagnostic possibility, thoracic radiography should be carried out to evaluate for [[Lungs - Anatomy & Physiology|lung]] metastases. |
− | Required for a definitive diagnosis and incisional Biopsy is the technique of choice. When undertaking cytological or grab procedures it is more difficult to obtain a representative sample. | + | Required for a definitive diagnosis and incisional biopsy is the technique of choice. When undertaking cytological or grab procedures it is more difficult to obtain a representative sample. |