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Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Radiographic manifestations of Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the head and neck region

  • Tahmasbi-Arashlow, Mehrnaz (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Florida) ;
  • Barghan, Sevin (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Florida) ;
  • Kashtwari, Deeba (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Florida) ;
  • Nair, Madhu K. (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Florida)
  • Received : 2015.10.24
  • Accepted : 2015.12.02
  • Published : 2016.03.31
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Abstract

$M{\ddot{o}}nckeberg$ sclerosis is a disease of unknown etiology, characterized by dystrophic calcification within the arterial tunica media of the lower extremities leading to reduced arterial compliance. Medial calcinosis does not obstruct the lumina of the arteries, and therefore does not lead to symptoms or signs of limb or organ ischemia. $M{\ddot{o}}nckeberg$ sclerosis most commonly occurs in aged and diabetic individuals and in patients on dialysis. $M{\ddot{o}}nckeberg$ arteriosclerosis is frequently observed in the visceral arteries, and it can occur in the head and neck region as well. This report describes a remarkable case of $M{\ddot{o}}nckeberg$ arteriosclerosis in the head and neck region as detected on dental imaging studies. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case that has been reported in which this condition presented in the facial vasculature. The aim of this report was to define the radiographic characteristics of $M{\ddot{o}}nckeberg$ arteriosclerosis in an effort to assist health care providers in diagnosing and managing this condition.

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