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Multiple periapical dysplasias analyzed by cone-beam-computer tomography and 99 Tcm-Scintigraphy.
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Radiology case reports [Radiol Case Rep] 2021 Oct 02; Vol. 16 (12), pp. 3757-3765. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 02 (Print Publication: 2021). - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Periapical cemental dysplasia (PCD) is considered a non-neoplastic proliferation of fibrous tissues and cementum-like hard tissues, usually occurring in the periapical regions of teeth. PCD is characterized by the presence of vital pulp and is often accidentally discovered during a general radiographic survey. PCD may arise from the tissue of odontogenic origin or occur as a reactive process in the periapical tissue. Multilocular occurrences in both jaws are rare. However, we encountered a case of multiple PCDs by orthopantomography, which showed different degrees of maturation in the mandible and maxilla by osteodensitometric detection via cone-beam computed tomography (CB-CT) validated by Tc-99m bone-scintigraphy (BS). Biopsies confirmed the radiological results. CB-CT osteodensitometry allows for the categorization and assessment of different stages of PCD maturation from beginning to florid, detection of remittent osseous changes, and evaluation in the clinical follow-up. When using the local cortical bone as a reference value of 100%, periapical dysplasias show density values of 75% in the mandible and 80% in the maxilla. Early classification of PCD is possible with CB-CT osteodensitometry.<br /> (© 2021 The Authors.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1930-0433
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Radiology case reports
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 34630813
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2021.08.067