Introduction: Stafne's bone cavity (SBC) is a benign
condition characterized by a cystic concavity in the jawbone, most commonly the
mandible. It is typically discovered incidentally during dental radiography and
appears as a well-defined radiolucency caused by displaced submandibular
salivary gland tissue.
Purpose: We aimed to investigate the frequency of SBC in the
Lebanese population and describe the clinical and radiological characteristics
of detected cases. Our findings provide valuable insights into the prevalence
and nature of SBC in this population, contributing to the existing body of
knowledge on this condition and informing clinical practice.
Materials and Methods: This study, conducted at the Lebanese
University – Faculty of Dental Medicine, analyzed 3500 digital panoramic
radiographs obtained over three years to evaluate the presence of SBCs and any
differences in age and gender among patients.
Results: A total of 11 cases fulfilled the diagnostic
criteria of SBC (0.31%), out of 3500 digital panoramic radiographs screened.
Seven cases were reported in men (63.6%), at a mean age of 61.5 years, and four
cases in women (36.4%), at a mean age of 57 years. The involvement of SBC on
the left and right sides of the mandible was given at a ratio of 8:3. All 11
cases of SBC were found in the body of the mandible (100%). The oval form was
predominant, accounting for 81.8% of the cases, while the round form was
observed in 18.2% of the cases.
Conclusion: Our results indicate that SBC is a rare anomaly
in the Lebanese population. Further research may provide additional insights
into the prevalence and characteristics of this condition, as well as its
potential risk factors and underlying mechanisms. These findings may have
important implications for the diagnosis and management of SBC in clinical
practice.
Author(s) Details:
Georges Aoun,
Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of
Dental Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Nadia Skandri,
Department
of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine,
Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Sayde Sokhn,
Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of
Dental Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Carlo Maksoud,
Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of
Dental Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/NVMMS-V5/article/view/14165
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