Stafne bone cavity: Magnetic resonance imaging
A case of Stafne bone cavity (SBC) affecting the body of the mandible of a 51-year-old female is reported. The imaging modalities included panoramic radiograph, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Panoramic radiograph and CT were able to determine the outline of the cavity and its three dimentional shape, but failed to precisely diagnose the soft tissue content of the cavity. MR imaging demonstrated that the bony cavity is filled with soft tissue that is continuous and identical in signal with that of the submandibular salivary gland. Based on the MR imaging a diagnosis of SBC was made and no further studies or surgical treatment were initated. MR imaging should be considered the diagnostic technique in cases where SBC is suspected. Recognition of the lesion should preclude any further treatment or surgical exploration.
Main Authors: | Segev,Yoram, Puterman,Max, Bodner,Lipa |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Sociedad Española de Medicina Oral
2006
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Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1698-69462006000400010 |
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