title: Diagnostic considerations of calcified lymph nodes.
abstract: Dentists are responsible for the diagnosis of abnormalities involving both hard and soft tissues in and around the oral cavity. In addition to a clinical examination, the radiographic evaluation will often highlight abnormalities within the radiographic field. A relatively uncommon radiographic abnormality is calcification of lymph nodes, which may be associated with a number of pathologic processes, both local and systemic. We present and discuss lymph node calcifications and the diagnostic considerations associated with them in order to assist practitioners in managing their patients appropriately.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, USA.
authors.forename: Jordan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tortorich
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: Marjorie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: Werner
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Shintaku
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: K Mark
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015618:Histiocytosis, Sinus / Q000175:diagnosis; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014388:Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / Q000175:diagnosis