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Imaging characteristics of a Stafne bone cavity—panoramic radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging

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Introduction

A rare case of Stafne bone cavity (SBC) with salivary gland herniation confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is described.

Results

It was diagnosed in a 72-year-old male patient. Surgical intervention was avoided. The report highlights imaging findings of panoramic radiography, computed tomography, and especially magnetic resonance tomography.

Conclusion

It is demonstrated that employment of MRI for further evaluation of suspicion of SBC on panoramic radiographs can be a helpful diagnostic tool.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Lindwurmstr. 2a, 80337, Munich, Germany

    Florian Andreas Probst, Ira-Zacharoula Maistreli, Sven Otto & Matthias Troeltzsch

  2. Department of Neuroradiology, Technische Universität München, Ismaningerstr. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany

    Monika Probst

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Probst, F.A., Probst, M., Maistreli, IZ. et al. Imaging characteristics of a Stafne bone cavity—panoramic radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Oral Maxillofac Surg 18, 351–353 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-014-0454-5

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