ArticleDento maxillo facial radiology2013
Incidental findings on MRI of the temporomandibular joint.
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- Incidental findings are frequent in shoulder CT and MRI scans and increase with age.Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Investigation of incidental findings of temporomandibular joint disorders on brain magnetic resonance imaging in three-dimensional T2-weighted SPACE sequence performed for brain imaging.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Incidental Aortic Arch Abnormalities on Contrast-Enhanced Neck MR Angiography: A Single-Center Experience.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- The Role of Ultrasound in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An Update and Future Perspectives.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Review
- Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Incidentally Detected Parotid Lesions as Blind Spot on Brain MRI: A Single-Center Experience.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Article
- Readability of extraspinal organs on scout images of lumbar spine MRI according to different protocols.PloS one · 2021Article
- Incidental findings in the thyroid gland on computed tomography images of the oral and maxillofacial region.Oncology letters · 2020Article
- Incidental findings during head and neck MRI screening in 1717 patients with temporomandibular disorders.Oral radiology · 2019Article
- MRI in Dentistry- A Future Towards Radiation Free Imaging - Systematic Review.Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2016Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of incidental findings in MRI of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
methodsMRI reports of 730 patients were assessed. The reports were analysed by one consultant and one clinical lecturer in dental and maxillofacial radiology. The prevalence of intracranial and extracranial incidental findings was recorded and categorized.
resultsThere were 53 (7.3%) incidental findings, of which 11 (1.5%) were intracranial and 42 (5.7%) were extracranial (divided into paranasal sinuses, mastoid air cells, muscle hypertrophy, lymphadenopathy and salivary glands). A total number of eight intracranial findings needed further dedicated imaging and/or specialist clinical opinion. Only one tumour (a meningioma) was found and required surgical intervention.
conclusionsIncidental findings on TMJ MRI are rare but not unheard of. The clinical relevance of incidental findings can be significant, and it is therefore important to ensure that the full data set of images is inspected, including any scout slices. A close working relationship between the areas of dental and maxillofacial radiology and neuroradiology is essential in expediting a second opinion relating to intracranial findings. All incidental findings should be communicated to referring clinicians in a timely manner, based on their urgency and clinical significance.
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