International journal of scientific research | 2021
STAFNE BONE CYST OF MANDIBLE - A RARE PSEUDOCYST
Abstract
Background: Stafne bone cyst (SBC) is a bone depression found on the lingual side of the mandible. It is usually asymptomatic and is usually\ndiagnosed on the routine radiographs as an incidental \uf001nding. So it has an unknown prevalence. The lesion resembles many odontogenic\npathologies and the entity remains a diagnostic challenge. The aim of this case report is to describe the clinical and radiological characteristics of a\ncase of stafne bone cyst and the importance of cone beam computed tomography in con\uf001rming the diagnosis.\nMethod: Analysis of orthopantomogram (OPG) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was done on the basis of diagnostic criteria\ndescribed by Stafne.\nResult : According to the clinical and radiographic \uf001ndings and based on the dental literature, it was concluded that the observed bony cavity was a\nStafne bone defect, located in the angle of mandible below inferior alveolar canal.\nConclusion: Differential diagnosis of SBC s from other possible pathologies that may require treatment and imaging technique selection\naccording to case is signi\uf001cant. The use of CBCT is highlighted because of the \uf001ne detail of imaging , low radiation dose and limited area exposure\nwhich is bene\uf001cial for the diagnosis of SBC.