einstein (São Paulo). 01/Apr/2021;19:eAI5707.
Detection of calcified carotid atheroma on panoramic dental radiography and its confirmation by Doppler ultrasound
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AI5707
Carotid artery atherosclerosis is one of the main causes of stroke.() In dental panoramic radiography (DPR), radiopaque images adjacent to cervical spine can be an indicative of calcification in bifurcation of carotid artery. Such calcifications can represent calcified atheroma plaques,() which diagnosis is confirmed by the Doppler ultrasonography.(,)
Dentists can identify these areas through DPR and differentiate them from radiopacities that can be observed in the carotid region. The identification of these area and referral of these patients to specialized medical evaluation may contribute to stroke prevention.(,,)
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Detection of calcified carotid atheroma on panoramic dental radiography and its confirmation by Doppler ultrasound
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