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Panoramic radiography for detection of bilateral carotid calcified atheroma: an unusual case report / Radiografía panorámica para la detección de ateroma calcificado carotídeo bilateral: reporte de un caso inusual
Bravo-Valenzuela, Maximiliano; Reyes-Velásquez, Javiera; Valladares-Pérez, Salvador.
  • Bravo-Valenzuela, Maximiliano; Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Santiago. CL
  • Reyes-Velásquez, Javiera; Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Dentistry School. Santiago. CL
  • Valladares-Pérez, Salvador; Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Santiago. CL
J. oral res. (Impresa) ; 9(6): 511-515, dic. 31, 2020. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1178949
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Atherosclerosis is a progressive inflammatory disease that can trigger serious medical consequences like acute myocardial infarction or stroke. Case Report The purpose of this study is to report an unusual case of finding calcified atheromatous plaques in the carotid arteries bilaterally using a panoramic radiography (PR). A 75-year-old female with a morbid history, attends the Teaching Dental Clinic of the Pontifical Catholic University with complementary exams. PR showed well-defined radiopaque structures adjacent to C4. Using a Doppler ultrasound, the presence of calcified atheromas in the right and left carotid arteries were confirmed. The patient was informed of these findings and is currently under medical follow-up.

Conclusion:

PR is a useful complementary resource in the detection of atherosclerotic plaques of the upper carotid region.
RESUMEN

Introducción:

La aterosclerosis es una enfermedad inflamatoria progresiva que puede desencadenar graves consecuencias médicas como infarto agudo de miocardio o accidente cerebrovascular. Case Report El propósito de este estudio es reportar un caso inusual de hallazgo de placas ateromatosas calcificadas en las arterias carótidas de forma bilateral mediante una radiografía panorámica. Mujer de 75 años con antecedentes mórbidos, acude a la Clínica Odontológica Docente de la Pontificia Universidad Católica con exámenes complementarios. La radiografía panorámica mostró estructuras radiopacas bien definidas adyacentes a C4. Mediante ecografía Doppler se confirmó la presencia de ateromas calcificados en las arterias carótidas derecha e izquierda. El paciente fue informado de estos hallazgos y actualmente se encuentra en seguimiento médico.

Conclusión:

La radiografía panorámica es un recurso complementario útil en la detección de placas ateroscleróticas de la región carotídea superior.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Radiography, Panoramic / Carotid Artery Diseases / Carotid Stenosis Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifical Catholic University of Chile/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Radiography, Panoramic / Carotid Artery Diseases / Carotid Stenosis Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifical Catholic University of Chile/CL