Congress:
ECR25
Poster Number:
C-20287
Type:
Poster: EPOS Radiologist (scientific)
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2025/C-20287
Authorblock:
M. C. Firetto, P. Capaccio, M. Cè, G. Carrafiello; Milan/IT
Disclosures:
Maria Cristina Firetto:
Nothing to disclose
Pasquale Capaccio:
Nothing to disclose
Maurizio Cè:
Nothing to disclose
Gianpaolo Carrafiello:
Nothing to disclose
Keywords:
Head and neck, Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Salivary glands, Cone beam CT, MR, Ultrasound, Diagnostic procedure, Endoscopy, Sialography, Dosimetric comparison, Hyperplasia / Hypertrophy, Inflammation
MRI is an effective non-invasive method to assess modifications in the course and diameter of Stensen’s duct due to masseter hypertrophy in patients with bruxism. In these patients a multidisciplinary approach involving radiological, otolaryngological, and gnathological assessment is mandatory.
Limitations Not much has been written in literature about relationship between Stensen’s duct course and masseter muscle