A sequential approach to radiological interpretation.
A case of large glandular odontogenic cyst of the mandible is presented in which the panoramic radiograph also demonstrated a soft tissue lesion consistent with carotid aneurysm. CT confirmed the bucco-lingual extent of the mandibular lesion and the presence of a soft tissue lesion consistent with an aneurysm of the internal carotid artery. CT angiography, MR angiography and US were used to rule out a carotid artery aneurysm prior to surgery of the mandibular lesion.
Farman
A G
AG
Department of Surgical and Hospital Dentistry, The University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. agfarm01@louiseville.edu
Kushner
G M
GM
Gould
A R
AR
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography