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  • 标题:Incidental occurrence of an unusually large mastoid foramen on cone-beam computed tomography and review of the literature
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  • 作者:Syed, Ali Z. ; Sin, Cleo ; Rios, Raquel
  • 期刊名称:Imaging Science in Dentistry
  • 印刷版ISSN:2233-7822
  • 出版年度:2016
  • 卷号:46
  • 期号:1
  • 页码:39-45
  • DOI:10.5624/isd.2016.46.1.39
  • 语种:English
  • 出版社:Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
  • 摘要:

    The incidental finding of an enlarged mastoid foramen on the right posterior mastoid region of temporal bone is reported, together with a discussion of its clinical significance. A 67-year-old female underwent the pre-implant assessment of a maxillary left edentulous region. A cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) image was acquired and referred for consultation. Axial CBCT slices revealed a unilateral, well-defined, noncorticated, low-attenuation, transosseous defect posterior to the mastoid air cells in the right temporal bone. The borders of the osseous defect were smooth and continuous. No other radiographic signs suggestive of erosion or sclerosis were noted in the vicinity. The density within the defect was homogenous and consistent with a foramen and/or soft tissue. The patient's history and physical examination revealed no significant medical issues, and she was referred to a neuroradiologist for a second opinion. The diagnosis of an enlarged mastoid foramen was made and the patient was reassured.

  • 关键词:Cone-beam computed tomography; Mastoid; Temporal bone; Cortical Defect
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