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Xeroradiography in relation to a Stafne bone cavity
1Department of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery, Manchester University Dental School.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 1, 1988
Summary
A Stafne bone cavity, a symptomless radiolucency in the mandible, was found to be an infolding of the mandibular cortex containing salivary gland tissue. This supports the theory of salivary tissue incorporation during mandibular development.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Anatomy
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Stafne bone cavities are asymptomatic radiolucencies typically found in the posterior mandible.
- Their exact etiology remains a subject of investigation, with theories involving developmental anomalies or entrapment of tissues.
Observation:
- A symptomless radiolucency was identified between the inferior dental canal and the lower border of the left mandible.
- Sialography indicated the presence of salivary gland tissue adjacent to the radiolucency.
- Xeroradiography revealed the lesion was an infolding of the mandibular cortex.
Findings:
- The radiolucency represented an invagination of the mandibular cortex.
- Salivary gland tissue was confirmed to be associated with this cortical infolding.
Implications:
- This finding supports the hypothesis that Stafne bone cavities result from the incorporation of salivary tissue into the developing mandibular bone.
- Understanding the developmental origin of Stafne bone cavities is crucial for accurate diagnosis and differentiation from other mandibular pathologies.