Radiographic manifestations of Monckeberg arteriosclerosis in the head and neck region
Tahmasbi Arashlow Mehrnaz, Barghan Sevin, Nair Deeba Kashtwari and Madhu K.,
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( Tahmasbi Arashlow Mehrnaz ) - University of Florida Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
( Barghan Sevin ) - University of Florida Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
( Nair Deeba Kashtwari and Madhu K. ) - University of Florida Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Abstract
Monckeberg sclerosis is a disease of unknown etiology, characterized by dystrophic calcification within the arterial tunica media of the lower extremities leading to reduced arterial compliance. Medial calcinosis does not obstruct the lumina of the arteries, and therefore does not lead to symptoms or signs of limb or organ ischemia. Monckeberg sclerosis most commonly occurs in aged and diabetic individuals and in patients on dialysis. Monckeberg arteriosclerosis is frequently observed in the visceral arteries, and it can occur in the head and neck region as well. This report describes a remarkable case of Monckeberg arteriosclerosis in the head and neck region as detected on dental imaging studies. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case that has been reported in which this condition presented in the facial vasculature. The aim of this report was to define the radiographic characteristics of Monckeberg arteriosclerosis in an effort to assist health care providers in diagnosing and managing this condition.
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Monckeberg Sclerosis; Vascular Calcification; Arteriosclerosis
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