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Stafne bone cavity--magnetic resonance imaging.
Yoram Segev1, Max Puterman, Lipa Bodner
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Soroka University Medical Center and Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal
|July 4, 2006
Summary
This case report highlights Stafne bone cavity (SBC) diagnosis in a 51-year-old female. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) precisely identified the soft tissue content, confirming SBC and avoiding unnecessary surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Stafne bone cavity (SBC) is a rare benign bone defect in the mandible.
- Conventional imaging like panoramic radiography and CT can outline the lesion but may not reveal its contents.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old female presented with a Stafne bone cavity affecting the mandibular body.
- Panoramic radiography and CT visualized the cavity's shape but could not definitively determine its soft tissue composition.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging clearly demonstrated the bony cavity filled with soft tissue.
- The soft tissue signal intensity on MR imaging was identical to the adjacent submandibular salivary gland, confirming the diagnosis of SBC.
Implications:
- MR imaging is crucial for accurate Stafne bone cavity diagnosis, especially regarding soft tissue content.
- A definitive MR diagnosis of SBC can prevent unnecessary surgical interventions and further investigations.