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

Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Sep;18(3):351-3. doi: 10.1007/s10006-014-0454-5. Epub 2014 Aug 7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Jaw Cysts / diagnosis
  • Jaw Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Mandibular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Mandibular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography, Panoramic / methods*
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / diagnosis
  • Submandibular Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA