RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Imaging of a Stafne Bone Cavity: What MR Adds and Why a New Name Is Needed
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 587
OP 589
VO 20
IS 4
A1 Barton F. Branstetter
A1 Jane L. Weissman
A1 Sheldon B. Kaplan
YR 1999
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/20/4/587.abstract
AB Summary: Stafne bone cavities are asymptomatic radiolucencies seen at the angle of the mandible. Although plain films are often sufficient for diagnosis, confirmatory imaging is needed in atypical cases. We describe the MR imaging findings of a Stafne bone cavity, describe the contents, explain why a new name is needed, and discuss the relative merits of different radiologic techniques for establishing this diagnosis.