Multiple Stafne Bone Defects: A Rare Case
Author Information
Author(s): Luciana Barreto Vieira Aguiar, Frederico Sampaio Neves, Luana Costa Bastos, Iêda Crusoé-Rebello, Glaucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Paulo Sérgio Flores Campos
Primary Institution: Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas
Hypothesis
Some cases of Stafne bone defects may be the result of a focal failure during the ossification of the mandible.
Conclusion
The case presented reinforces the idea that multiple Stafne bone defects can occur without cortex erosion and may be linked to ossification failures.
Supporting Evidence
- Stafne bone defects are generally located in the lingual cortex near the mandibular angle.
- Normal salivary gland tissue is the most common histological finding in Stafne bone defects.
- The case presented is probably the first reported instance of multiple Stafne bone defects.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 60-year-old man who had multiple bone defects in his jaw, which are usually not common. It suggests that these defects might happen because of problems during the bone growth process.
Methodology
The patient underwent multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) to confirm the presence of multiple cavitary defects.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 60-year-old asymptomatic man.
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