The prevalence of soft tissue calcifications in the head and neck region Using CBCT among egyptian population : An Observational cross sectional study / Maha Samy Mohammed Elhadidy ; Supervised Farid Medhat Farid , Nashwa Salah Mohamed

Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine - Department of Oral (Radiology and Diagnosis)

Aim: The aim of this research is to detect the prevalence of the soft tissue calcifications using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of the head and neck region in the Egyptian population. Research question: What is the percentage of presence of soft tissue calcifications in the head and neck region among Egyptian Population? Methodology: Retrospective Data Analysis was performed on (417) CBCT images collected from the database available at the Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. Data collection of patient sex and age was made. Data was assessed for presence or absence of calcification, type of calcification, sidedness and single or multiple occurring. Results: There were (94) scans detected with calcifications within the whole sample size (417 scans). The prevalence was (22.54%). There were (141) calcifications detected in the (94) scans. The soft tissue calcifications detected were calcified stylohyoid ligament, tonsilloliths, sialoliths, laryngeal cartilage calcification, carotid artery calcification and only one case of ethmoidal sinolith. There were 3 cases without certain final diagnosis Conclusion: The prevalence of calcifications seen on CBCT images is not uncommon, dental practitioners should be aware of their presence. Their detection during routine dental examination should be made to ensure the broad evaluation of the patients

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