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https://doi.org/10.15644/asc56/3/4

Significance of Calcifications in Projection of Carotid Arteries on Orthopantomography for Detection of Carotid Artery Stenosis

Mia Smoljan Basuga ; Katedra za opću i dentalnu radiologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska; Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju KBC-a Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Marko Marelić ; Katedra za medicinsku sociologiju i ekonomiku zdravstva Škole narodnoga zdravlja Andrija Štampar – Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Tomislav Badel ; Zavod za mobilnu protetiku Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Ivana Škrinjar ; Zavod za oralnu medicinu Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Božana Lončar Brzak ; Zavod za oralnu medicinu Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Antonio Klemenčić ; Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju KBC-a Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Mirjana Flegarić Bradić ; Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju KBC-a Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Matea Prenc ; Katedra za opću i dentalnu radiologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska; Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju KBC-a Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Dijana Zadravec ; Katedra za opću i dentalnu radiologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska; Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju KBC-a Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

Introduction: Orthopantomography is amongst the most commonly used dental imaging modalities. Calcifications in the projection of carotids on orthopantomographs are found in 3-15% of general population and commonly represent calcified atherosclerotic plaques. Carotid atherosclerotic changes are one of the most frequent causes of stroke, which is the second most common cause of death and the leading cause of disability globally. Our aim was to determine the relationship between calcifications in the projection of carotids on orthopantomographs, carotid stenosis and stroke, and the correlation between stroke risk factors, calcifications on orthopantomographs and the degree of carotid stenosis. Materials and methods: Doppler ultrasound and brain MRI were performed in 41 patients with unilateral or bilateral calcifications on orthopantomographs. Anamnestic data relevant to stroke risk were gathered. Results: Significant stenosis >50% was found in almost 15% of our patients. There was a significant correlation between hypertension and carotid calcifications. No statistically significant correlation between calcifications and significant stenosis was found. Patients with previous stroke were approximiately 5 years older than those without stroke. Conclusion: Preliminary results show no statistically significant correlation between calcifications on orthopantomography and significant carotid stenosis, but further investigation is needed.

Ključne riječi

Vascular Calcification; Carotid Stenosis; Panoramic Radiography; Calcifications; Orthopantomography

Hrčak ID:

283969

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/283969

Datum izdavanja:

29.9.2022.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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