Open AccessPanoramic radiography for detection of bilateral carotid calcified atheroma: An unusual Case Report
Author(s) -
Maximiliano Bravo-Valenzuela,
Javiera Reyes-Velásquez,
Salvador Valladares-Pérez
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of oral research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.127
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 0719-2479
pISSN - 0719-2460
DOI - 10.17126/joralres.2020.097
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid arteries , stroke (engine) , radiology , atheroma , radiography , acoustic shadow , medical history , ultrasound , color doppler , cardiology , ultrasonography , mechanical engineering , engineering
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.