An unusual case of multilocular Stafne bone cavity

Stafne bone defects (SBDs) are asymptomatic lingual bone depressions of the lower jaw that are frequently caused by soft-tissue inclusion. The common variant of SBD exists at the third molar region of the mandible below the inferior dental canal is an and ovoid-shaped homogeneous well-defined radiol...

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Published in:Dento-maxillo-facial radiology 2012-01, Vol.41 (1), p.75-78
Main Authors: Etöz, M, Etöz, O A, Sahman, H, Sekerci, A E, Polat, H B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue - diagnostic imaging
Anatomy, Cross-Sectional - methods
Case Report
Dentistry
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Jaw Cysts - diagnostic imaging
Male
Mandibular Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
Radiography, Panoramic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Stafne bone defects (SBDs) are asymptomatic lingual bone depressions of the lower jaw that are frequently caused by soft-tissue inclusion. The common variant of SBD exists at the third molar region of the mandible below the inferior dental canal is an and ovoid-shaped homogeneous well-defined radiolucency. In this report, an unusual occurrence of SBD with multilocular appearance is presented. Asymptomatic lingual bone defects may represent various radiographic features. Detailed radiographic evaluation with CT scans should be performed to differentiate SBDs from other pathologies.
ISSN:0250-832X
1476-542X
DOI:10.1259/dmfr/34731967