scholarly journals Indices of the volume of the bony orbit and its soft tissues ratio in health, and their role in the differential diagnosis of the different forms of thyroid ophthalmopathy

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Oleg Yuryevich Yatsenko
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Orbital Diseases ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Tissue Content ◽  
Volume Characteristics ◽  
Slice Spacing ◽  
Thyroid Ophthalmopathy

Over the last several years, there has been is a keen interest in studying the normal anatomy of the bony orbit and of its soft-tissue content. However, publications on the different volumes of the normal bony orbit ratios as well as on those of its soft-tissue content in health and orbital diseases, are extremely rare and not comprehensive. In the present article, ratios of the bony orbit volume and of its soft-tissue content are calculated in health, and their role in diagnosis of different orbital diseases is defined. To study normal indices of the bony orbit and of its content, computed tomography images of 210 people (266 orbits) were investigated, as well as tomograms of 294 patients (559 orbits) with thyroid ophthalmopathy. In all patients computed tomography was performed according to a standard method with axial and frontal sections (section thickness 1.0 mm, slice spacing 1.0 mm). The result of the study is that ratios of the volume characteristics of the bony orbit volume and of its soft-tissue content play an important role in confirming individual asymmetry of orbital structures as well as in differential diagnosis in different orbital diseases.

scholarly journals Prevalence of soft tissue calcifications in CBCT images from the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Service at UNAB, Viña del Mar, Chile.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-465
Author(s):  
Patricio Meléndez-Rojas ◽  
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Leniz Arancibia-Mesas ◽  
Carolina Poblete-Carrasco ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Maxillofacial Radiology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Radiology Service ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Radiology

Soft tissue calcifications can indicate the presence of more serious, potentially life-threatening pathologies. Therefore, their study can lead to an early diagnosis of those conditions that have not yet become clinically apparent. Main objective: To determine the prevalence of calcifications in soft tissues of the head and neck in cone beam computed tomography images obtained from the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Service at Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB), Viña del Mar, Chile. Material and Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional, quantitative study. A total of 288 images of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) were used. Images were obtained at random from the database of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Service at UNAB, Viña Del Mar, between 2014 and 2019. Results: A prevalence of 59.72% of soft tissue calcifications was obtained. The most prevalent were: tonsilloliths and calcified stylohyoid ligament, accounting for 30.65% and 45.56%, respectively. Conclusion: A high prevalence of soft tissue calcifications was found in a population that has not been studied previously; therefore, it is important that the dentist perform a detailed analysis of the cone beam computed tomography.

scholarly journals Assessment of available sites for palatal orthodontic mini-implants through cone-beam computed tomography

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 516-523
Author(s):  
Xinwei Lyu ◽  
Jiusi Guo ◽  
Liangrui Chen ◽  
Yi Gao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Age Factors ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Hard Tissue ◽  
Mini Implants ◽  
Computed Tomography Images

ABSTRACT Objective To measure the palatal thickness of both hard and soft tissues and to determine safe regions for the placement of mini-implants. The influences of sex and age on palatal thickness were also examined. Materials and Methods Cone-beam computed tomography images of 30 patients (12 males, 18 females), including 15 adults and 15 adolescents, were used in this study. The thicknesses of palatal hard tissue, soft tissue, and hard+soft tissues were measured at the coronal planes of first premolars, second premolars, first molars, and second molars (P1, P2, M1, and M2 planes, respectively). Results The hard tissue was thickest at the P1 plane, followed by at the P2, M1, and M2 planes, while the thickness of soft tissue was similar among the four planes. The trends in the changes of palatal thickness from midline to the lateral sides (V-pattern) were similar for the four planes. Palatal thickness was influenced by sex, age, and their interaction. Mapping of recommended and optimal sites for palatal mini-implants was accomplished. Conclusions Sex and age factors could influence palatal thickness. Therefore, the findings might be helpful for clinicians in guiding them to choose the optimal sites for palatal mini-implants.

scholarly journals Prevalence of soft tissue calcifications in cone beam computed tomography images in the region of head and neck

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandeberg Diniz ◽  
Elaine Cristina De Carvalho Beda Correa de Araújo ◽  
Bianca Costa Gonçalves ◽  
Karolina Aparecida Castilho Fardim ◽  
Luiz Roberto C Manhães Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Facial Region ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Imaging Science

Objective: to evaluate the prevalence of calcifications in the soft tissues of the cervical-facial region using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Material and Methods: two hundred and ten CBCT exames was analyzed by 01 examiner previously trained, with fild of view (FOV) of 16 x 13 cm and voxel of 0.25 mm, in ICAT Vision software (Imaging Science International, Hatfield, PA, USA) in coronal, axial and sagittal sections. The following calcifications were evaluated: tonsiloliths, sialolites, calcification of the styloid complex, calcified carotid atheromas, calcifications in laryngeal cartilages, calcified lymph nodes and osteoma cutis. The findings were tabulated according to the total of the sample, related to the gender, age group of the individuals. Results: Calcification of the styloid complex was the most frequent in the sample studied in both genres (39.04%), followed by the presence of tonsiloliths (19.52%), and calcified lymph nodes (6,67%). Conclusion: calcifications are frequent radiographic findings in CBCT and important for the diagnosis of some possible pathologies that do not present clinical symptoms.KEYWORDSCone-beam computed tomography; Prevalence; Soft tissue calcification.

scholarly journals Visualization Ability of Phase-Contrast Synchrotron-Based X-Ray Imaging Using an X-Ray Interferometer in Soft Tissue Tumors

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153303382110101
Author(s):  
Thet-Thet Lwin ◽  
Akio Yoneyama ◽  
Hiroko Maruyama ◽  
Tohoru Takeda
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Phase Contrast ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
X Ray ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
X Ray Computed

Phase-contrast synchrotron-based X-ray imaging using an X-ray interferometer provides high sensitivity and high spatial resolution, and it has the ability to depict the fine morphological structures of biological soft tissues, including tumors. In this study, we quantitatively compared phase-contrast synchrotron-based X-ray computed tomography images and images of histopathological hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections of spontaneously occurring rat testicular tumors that contained different types of cells. The absolute densities measured on the phase-contrast synchrotron-based X-ray computed tomography images correlated well with the densities of the nuclear chromatin in the histological images, thereby demonstrating the ability of phase-contrast synchrotron-based X-ray imaging using an X-ray interferometer to reliably identify the characteristics of cancer cells within solid soft tissue tumors. In addition, 3-dimensional synchrotron-based phase-contrast X-ray computed tomography enables screening for different structures within tumors, such as solid, cystic, and fibrous tissues, and blood clots, from any direction and with a spatial resolution down to 26 μm. Thus, phase-contrast synchrotron-based X-ray imaging using an X-ray interferometer shows potential for being useful in preclinical cancer research by providing the ability to depict the characteristics of tumor cells and by offering 3-dimensional information capabilities.

scholarly journals A Perioral Soft Tissue evaluation after Orthognathic Surgery Using Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Scan

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 366-376
Author(s):  
Rahul Tiwari ◽  
P. Srinivas Chakravarthi ◽  
Vivekanand S. Kattimani ◽  
Krishna Prasad Lingamaneni
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Orthognathic Surgery ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Nasolabial Angle ◽  
Tissue Changes ◽  
Soft Tissue Changes ◽  
Tomography Scan

Background: Facial appearance is an important factor, affects social and psychological well-being. The ideal positioning of jaws and soft tissues is crucial during orthognathic surgery for a better outcome, but the response of facial soft tissues does not always reflect the exact movements of the underlying jaws in 1:1 ratio. So, soft tissue changes following orthognathic surgery require utmost attention during surgical correction to make successful treatment. Aims and Objectives: Evaluation of perioral soft tissue changes after orthognathic surgical procedures. The objectives of the study were to assess and compare pre and post-operative perioral soft tissue changes of lip width, nasolabial and mentolabial angle using Three Dimensional Computed Tomography scan (3DCT). Patient and Methods: The study involved ten patients for evaluation requiring orthognathic surgical procedures (maxillary or mandibular anteroposterior excess or deficiency, transverse deformities, vertical maxillary excess and facial asymmetry) presented to the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery during 2014-2016. Pre and post-operative 3DCT scan were taken after 12 months using iCT 256 slice whole body CT scanner and evaluated for changes using Dicom PMS D view. Results: Significant changes were observed in nasolabial angle after maxillary advancement (1.81°) and maxillary setback procedure (2.73°). The mentolabial angle was significantly increased with mandibular setback procedures (3.27°). Mandibular advancement procedures showed both increase (3.6°) and decrease (7.6°) in mentolabial angle. Conclusion: 3DCT showed a significant difference in perioral soft tissue changes in nasolabial and mentolabial angle but no significant change was observed in lip width. 3DCT is a reliable tool for 3D assessment. The conventional thought of changes in Nasolabial angle after surgery is changing due to the underlying factors which should be considered for prediction.

The Halo Sign in Computed Tomography Images: Differential Diagnosis and Correlation With Pathology Findings

2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 386-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Parrón ◽  
Isabel Torres ◽  
Mercedes Pardo ◽  
Carmen Morales ◽  
Marta Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Computed Tomography Images ◽  
Halo Sign

Combined multi-kernel chest computed tomography images optimized for depicting both lung and soft tissue

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Takagi ◽  
Hiroyuki Nagase ◽  
Tatsuya Hayashi ◽  
Tamotsu Kita ◽  
Katsumi Hayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Chest Computed Tomography ◽  
Computed Tomography Images

Simultaneous, laser-sintered, three-dimensional modelling of bony structures and soft tissue for surgical navigation of extended cholesteatoma

2009 ◽  
Vol 124 (5) ◽  
pp. 564-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Suzuki ◽  
Y Ogawa ◽  
T Hasegawa ◽  
S Kawaguchi ◽  
K Yukawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Surgical Navigation ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model

AbstractAim:To examine the usefulness of a three-dimensional model for surgical navigation of cholesteatoma.Materials and method:A three-dimensional model was prototyped using selective laser sintering. Based on detailed computed tomography data, powder layers were laser-fused and accumulated to create a three-dimensional structure. The computed tomography threshold was adjusted to simultaneously replicate bony structures and soft tissues.Results:The cholesteatoma, major vessels and bony structures were well replicated. This laser-sintered model was used to aid surgery for recurrent cholesteatoma. The cholesteatoma, which extended from the hypotympanum through the styloid process sheath and the internal carotid artery sheath, was removed safely via a minimal skin incision.Conclusion:The laser-sintered model was useful for surgical planning and navigation in a cholesteatoma case involving complex bony structures and soft tissue.

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