Aberrant location of salivary gland inclusion: Report of a case with review of the literature

Abstract Stafne's bone defects (SBDs) are asymptomatic radiolucent lingual/buccal bone lesions of the lower jaw and are frequently caused by soft tissue inclusion. SBDs located on the buccal ramus of the mandible are the rarest variant. To date, only one case involving the buccal ramus has been...

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Published in:European journal of radiology extra 2011-07, Vol.79 (1), p.e27-e31
Main Authors: Sekerci, A.E, Sisman, Y, Etoz, M, Aksu, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computed tomography
Condylar neck
Parotid gland
Radiology
Static bone cavity
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Summary:Abstract Stafne's bone defects (SBDs) are asymptomatic radiolucent lingual/buccal bone lesions of the lower jaw and are frequently caused by soft tissue inclusion. SBDs located on the buccal ramus of the mandible are the rarest variant. To date, only one case involving the buccal ramus has been reported in the PubMed Database (National Library of Medicine) including both clinical cases and archaeological specimens. Advanced imaging techniques are useful in diagnosing these types of lesions in order to avoid unnecessary surgery. In the case described, the radiolucency in the condylar neck appeared to be developmental in origin and was later shown by computed tomography to be related to salivary gland tissue of the parotid gland.
ISSN:1571-4675
1571-4675
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrex.2011.04.014