Misleading Imaging Findings: Bilateral Mylohyoid Defect Presenting as a Submandibular Mass Due to Sublingual Gland Protrusion
2024
Misleading Imaging Findings: Mylohyoid Defect as a Submandibular Mass
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Grabovska Dagnija, Li Junsiyuan, Radziņa Maija, Balodis Arturs
Primary Institution: Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
Conclusion
Comprehensive imaging is crucial for accurately diagnosing submandibular masses, particularly in cases involving mylohyoid defects.
Supporting Evidence
- Initial imaging was inconclusive for both patients.
- MRI revealed right sublingual gland herniation through a mylohyoid defect in both cases.
- The first patient had a slowly enlarging right submandibular mass for two years.
- The second patient presented with nonspecific neck discomfort without palpable masses.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a lump in your neck might be caused by a muscle defect that lets a gland poke through, and doctors need special pictures to see it.
Methodology
This study presents a case series of two patients with imaging evaluations including ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
Limitations
The study is based on a small number of cases, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Two female patients aged 44 and 70.
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