Rare enlargement of the genial tubercles. Enlargement of genial tubercles.
Genial tubercles usually are small bony protuberances on the lingual aspect of the mandible symphysis. Conversely, this case shows 3D tomographic reconstruction images of genial tubercles as an oversized projection causing pain and discomfort to the patient.
Rubira-Bullen
Izabel
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Department of Stomatology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Alameda Octávio Pinheiro Brizola 9-75, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. izrubira2000@yahoo.com.br
Sant'Ana
Eduardo
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Yaedú
Renato Faria
RF
Tolentino
Elen Sousa
ES
Borgo
Evandro
E
D000368:Aged; D002680:Chin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed