Phleboliths Radiographic Features in Plain Radiographs: Report of Three Cases

Munhoz, Luciana; Costa, Camila Lobato da Silva; Arita, Emiko Saito

doi:10.15600/2238-1236/fol.v28n1p63-69

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“…Nodular fasciitis, although of a similar aetiology to MO, does not appear as radiopaque masses [15]. Haemangiomas with multiple phleboliths can be excluded due to the main imaging feature of phleboliths, which usually include a radiopaque core with the appearance of concentric rings, also called 'laminations' [59,60]. However there is a case of MO in the masseter muscle which had imaging features similar to phleboliths [31].…”

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Myositis Ossificans Traumatica of the Temporal Muscle: a Case Report and Literature Review Emphasizing Radiographic Features on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Ramos¹,

Munhoz²,

Milani

et al. 2019

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Objectives: Heterotopic bone formation within a muscle is designated as 'myositis ossificans', and it is associated with multiple aetiologies, such as trauma, genetic predisposition, post-infection, or undetermined causes. When the disease develops as a result of a trauma, the myositis ossificans is classified as 'myositis ossificans traumatica'. In this case report, a case of myositis ossificans traumatica is described, emphasizing its imaging features. Additionally, a literature review of the imaging features of myositis ossificans is discussed. Material and Methods: A 60-year old male patient presented with restricted mouth opening and pain during mastication. Multislice computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examinations were conducted. Case reports in the literature of myositis ossificans were searched databases from August 1984 until April 2019 using the keyword 'masticatory muscles' combined with 'myositis'; 'inflammatory myositis'; infectious myositis'; 'inflammatory muscle diseases'; 'focal myositis' and 'proliferative myositis'. Data was summarised and evaluated according to a critical appraisal checklist for case reports. Results: Multislice computed tomography demonstrated an ectopic hyperdense area arising from the coronoid bone and within the temporal muscle. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated the same area with a hypointense signal. In the literature review, 53 myositis ossificans cases were identified, and 12 cases affecting the temporal muscle were found. Conclusions: The main imaging feature of myositis ossificans is the presence of a radiopaque, hyperdense or hypointense mass in the affected muscle, which is seen on multislice computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, respectively. The final diagnosis is through histopathological examination, although imaging can suggest the most likely diagnosis.

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Myositis Ossificans Traumatica of the Temporal Muscle: a Case Report and Literature Review Emphasizing Radiographic Features on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Milani

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“…Conventional radiographs such as panoramic radiography (OPG) are useful for detecting phleboliths but they have some limitations include superpositions and magnifications in structures. 3 In cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), phleboliths are round or oval-shaped, well-circumscribed lesions can increase up to 6 mm in diameter. The internal structure may be homogeneously radiopaque but commonly has layered appearance which giving phlebolith "bull's-eye" or "target-like" appearance.…”

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Oral Hemangiom with Multiple Phleboliths

DURAN¹,

BAYBARS²

2023

Turkiye Klinikleri J Dental Sci

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Hemangioma is the most common benign vascular tumor of infancy and develops due to endothelial cell proliferation. Hemangioma mostly occurs on head and neck skin and regresses spontaneously within 5-10 years in 50-90% of cases. However, oral lesions show less regression than skin lesions. Hemangiomas are divided into superficial and deep subgroups. Superficial ones are defined as capillaries, deep ones as cavernous and mixed. Blanching of the hemangioma under pressure is characteristic finding.Hemangiomas are more common in women. The most commonly affected area is the tongue and palatal mucosa, and it is rarely observed in the jaw bones. Hemangiomas are usually asymptomatic but there is a bleeding risk. Diagnosis is based on anamnesis and clinical features. 1 Phleboliths are calcified thrombi found in veins, venulesor sinusoidal veins of hemangiomas (especially cavernous type). Head and neck phleboliths are almost always sign of hemangioma. 2

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Phleboliths Radiographic Features in Plain Radiographs: Report of Three Cases

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Myositis Ossificans Traumatica of the Temporal Muscle: a Case Report and Literature Review Emphasizing Radiographic Features on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Myositis Ossificans Traumatica of the Temporal Muscle: a Case Report and Literature Review Emphasizing Radiographic Features on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Oral Hemangiom with Multiple Phleboliths

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