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Imaging of Tonsilloliths: A Comparative Analysis of Representation Across Different Radiological Modalities
Adib Al-Haj Husain1,2,3,4, Fabian N Necker5,6, Bernd Stadlinger1
1Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, uzh.ch.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|January 26, 2026
Summary
Tonsilloliths, or tonsil stones, are common calcifications. This case report shows how advanced imaging like MRI and CBCT can precisely diagnose asymptomatic tonsilloliths, aiding dental treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Tonsilloliths are calcifications within palatine tonsils, affecting 10-40% of the population.
- While often asymptomatic, they can cause complications.
- Incidental radiopacity in the mandibular angle region can be mistaken for other pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of incidentally discovered bilateral tonsilloliths.
- To evaluate the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing tonsilloliths.
- To demonstrate the role of multimodal imaging in preprocedural dental planning.
Main Methods:
- A 50-year-old male patient with incidental bilateral radiopacity on orthopantomogram.
- Advanced imaging: 3-Tesla MRI, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), and MR-based Cinematic Rendering (CR).
- Differential diagnosis and preprocedural planning for extractions and implant placement.
Main Results:
- Consistent visualization of tonsilloliths across MRI, CBCT, and CR.
- Demonstration of the unique diagnostic strengths of each imaging modality.
- Successful differentiation of tonsilloliths from other potential pathologies.
Conclusions:
- Multimodal imaging provides valuable insights for accurate diagnosis of tonsilloliths.
- Advanced imaging enhances surgical planning and diagnostic confidence, even in asymptomatic cases.
- This approach is crucial for managing incidental findings in dental patients.
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