Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Benign Osteopetrosis : Report of a Case

양성형 골화석증

  • Kim Kyung-A (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, and Institute of Oral Bio Science, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lim Suk-Young (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, and Institute of Oral Bio Science, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Koh Kwang-Joon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, and Institute of Oral Bio Science, Chonbuk National University)
  • 김경아 (전북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실 및 구강생체과학연구소) ;
  • 임숙영 (전북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실 및 구강생체과학연구소) ;
  • 고광준 (전북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실 및 구강생체과학연구소)
  • Published : 2000.03.01
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Abstract

A 37-year-old male with the complaint of intermittent gingival swelling and dull pain associated with the food impaction of the mandibular third molar area was referred to our department of Chonbuk National University Hospital. The dental history of the patient showed that he had extracted the maxillary left third molar without complications two years ago. Intraoral and panoramic radiographs showed diffuse increased radiopacity of the maxilla and mandible. The trabecular pattern was obliterated. Postero-anterior skull and lateral skull radiographs showed thickening of cortical bone and diffuse increased radiopacity of the skull. Additional radiographs showed similar changes in the lumbar spine, clavicles, iliac bone and femur. However, no evidence of osteomyelitis was observed clinically and radiographically. Laboratory findings showed normal values of serum calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase. Based on the radiographic examinations and the laboratory findings, final diagnosis was made as a benign osteopetrosis.

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