Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...

X-ray Imaging

X-ray Imaging

German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen (1845–1923) was experimenting with electrical current when he discovered that a mysterious and invisible "ray" would pass through his flesh but leave an outline of his bones on a screen coated with a metal compound. In 1895, Röntgen made the first durable record of the internal parts of a living human: an "X-ray" image (as it came to be called) of his wife’s hand. Scientists worldwide quickly began their own experiments with X-rays, and by 1900, X-ray was widely...

Urinary Tract Calculi II: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations

Urinary Tract Calculi II: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations

Renal calculi, commonly termed kidney stones, are crystalline solid masses that form in the kidneys but can occur at any point within the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.The pathophysiology of renal stones involves several key factors: supersaturation of the urine with stone-forming constituents, changes in urine pH, a decrease in urine volume, and the presence of substances that promote or inhibit stone formation.Supersaturation of Urine: This is the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Fatty acids-based compounds as novel prophylaxis or treatment for oropharyngeal <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae:</i> an <i>in vitro</i> study.

Emerging microbes & infections·2026

Same author

Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans in Dental Medicine and Potential Medicolegal Issues.

Dental clinics of North America·2023

Same author

The negative predictive value of FDG PET/CT staging in early oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and implications to transoral robotic surgery patient selection.

Oral oncology·2022

Same author

Use of telemedicine consultations in head and neck cancer: patient perceptions, acceptability and accessibility.

ANZ journal of surgery·2022

Same author

Immunotherapy to Avoid Orbital Exenteration in Patients With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Frontiers in oncology·2022

Same author

Update on Antimicrobial Therapy in Management of Acute Odontogenic Infection in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Point-of-Care Kidney and Genitourinary Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Point-of-Care Kidney and Genitourinary Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Published on: June 21, 2024

Tonsilloliths appearing as multiple opacities on panoramic imaging: case report.

Jason E Portnof¹, Andrew A C Heggie, Stephen Kleid

¹Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Beth Israel Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.

General Dentistry

|May 27, 2011

Summary

Tonsilloliths, calcifications in the tonsils, can be asymptomatic or linked to tonsillitis. A recent case showed multiple tonsillolith opacities on a panoramic dental image.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 1, 2026

Point-of-Care Kidney and Genitourinary Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Point-of-Care Kidney and Genitourinary Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Published on: June 21, 2024

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Oral Pathology

Background:

Tonsilloliths are calcifications within the tonsillar crypts.
They can be asymptomatic or associated with tonsillitis.
Diagnosis often relies on clinical presentation and imaging.

Observation:

A case study involving a patient with tonsilloliths is presented.
The tonsilloliths manifested as multiple opacities on a panoramic radiographic image.
This presentation highlights an unusual radiographic finding.

Findings:

The panoramic image revealed distinct, multiple opacities suggestive of tonsilloliths.
The calcifications were located within the tonsillar crypts.
This case demonstrates the potential for tonsilloliths to be visualized on panoramic imaging.

Implications:

Panoramic radiography can potentially detect tonsilloliths, aiding in diagnosis.
Understanding these calcifications is crucial for dentists and ENTs.
Further research may explore the prevalence and significance of tonsilloliths on dental radiographs.