| Asymptomatic carotid artery calcifications discovered on panoramic radiography. | |
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PMID: 20236916 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article presents the case of a 50-year-old asymptomatic man whose panoramic radiograph revealed calcium deposits within the left internal carotid bifurcation region. Subsequent duplex ultrasonic examination indicated unilateral low-grade carotid arterial stenosis, a condition associated with a significant risk of stroke, which had not been identified previously. The findings on the panoramic radiograph prompted appropriate and potentially lifesaving treatment. Dentists who are well-versed in diagnosing calcified plaques on panoramic radiographs can play a major role in the early referral and treatment of undiagnosed asymptomatic patients. |
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Authors:
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Mohammad Ali Dolatabadi; Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi; Eshagh Lassemi; Yousef Janbaz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: General dentistry Volume: 58 ISSN: 0363-6771 ISO Abbreviation: Gen Dent Publication Date: 2010 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-18 Completed Date: 2010-12-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610466 Medline TA: Gen Dent Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 97-9 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Azad Univeristy of Medical Sciences, Dental College, Tehran, Iran. |
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Asymptomatic Diseases* Calcinosis / radiography*, ultrasonography Carotid Artery, Internal / radiography*, ultrasonography Carotid Stenosis / radiography*, ultrasonography Diagnosis, Differential Humans Incidental Findings* Male Middle Aged Radiography, Panoramic* Referral and Consultation Risk Factors Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex |
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