An unusual case of oral phleboliths without evidence of associated vascular anomalies.

Autor:	Garcia NG, Lage VMA, Carvalho HB, Pereira AAC, Hanemann JAC
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	General dentistry [Gen Dent] 2021 Jan-Feb; Vol. 69 (1), pp. 22-25.
Abstrakt:	Phleboliths are calcified thrombi found within a dilated blood vessel. When located in the maxillofacial region, they are commonly associated with hemangiomas or vascular malformations. This article reports an unusual case of a 59-year-old woman presenting with noncalcified phleboliths without evidence of associated vascular anomalies. Therefore, although a radiographic finding of phleboliths in the soft tissues of the head and neck represents evidence that a vascular malformation may be present, these lesions can occur without associated vascular anomalies. The association between the estimated age and elemental composition of the phleboliths in the present case suggests that the calcification process is relatively slow. Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest pertaining to any of the products or companies discussed in this article.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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