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Prevalencia de la mineralización de la Cadena Estilohioidea en radiografías
panorámicas de pacientes mayores de 18 años del Centro de Diagnóstico por
Imágenes
Prevalence of mineralization of the Stylohyoid Chain in panoramic radiographs in
people over 18 years from Centro de Diagnóstico por Imágenes
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Eduardo Calle Velezmoro, Leon Ricardo Palti Menéndez, Andres Agurto Huerta, Maria
Eugenia Guerrero Acevedo, Cinthia Salazar Fernández
ABSTRACT
Introduction: The Stylohyoid Chain mineralization in panoramics radiographs has been already
described as an asymptomatic event or a symptomatic occurance present with different types of
signs and symptoms that may even lead to different syndromes. Digital panoramic radiographs are
the principal diagnostic method for the stylohyoid chain mineralization evaluation. Objetive. The
objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of mineralization of the stylohyoid chain and
the side, type, sex and age group in patients older than 18 years treated at the “Centro de
Diagnóstico por Imágenes”. Matherials and methods. There were 1 202 digital panoramic
radiographs analyzed to determine the beginning of a process
of the stylohyoid chain
mineralization that should get more than 30 mm when measured from the caudal margin of the
tympanic plate to the tip of the Stylohyoid Chain. Results. A prevalence of 94,3% in the age range
over 80 years and 90,6% in males was obtained. We found a prevalence of 82,9%. Stylohyoid
Chain mineralizations, from which 79,6% were bilateral. There was a predominance of type III
unilateral and bilateral mineralization; also. Conclusion: In our population there is a high
prevalence of the stylohyoid chain mineralization compared with previous studies in different parts
of the world, as well as a higher prevalence of bilateral type III, appearing at a higher rate in male
patients and at the age range over 80 years.
Key
Words:
Mineralization,
temporal
bone,
panoramic
radiographs.
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Correspondencia:
Universidad de San Martin de Porres – Facultad de Odontologia
Eduardo Calle Velezmoro
Dirección, Jr Andres Bello 272 Distrito Ate, Lima 30
Teléfono: 3480407 / 993730849
Correo electrónico: calle.velezmoro@gmail.com