Prevalence of Elongated Styloid Process in a Central Brazilian Population.

Background: Eagle's syndrome comprises a rare disorder caused by compression of an elongated or deformed styloid process or ossified/calcified stylohyoid ligament on neural and vascular structures. It is characterized by facial and neck pain and can be confused with a wide variety of facial neuralgias, oral and dental diseases and temporomandibular disorders. An imaging evaluation associated with a careful clinical examination, are mandatory in structuring a correct differential diagnosis and in the establishment of a proper therapeutic protocol.

Frequency of Maxillary Sinus Mucous Retention Cysts in a Central Brazilian Population.

Statement Of The Problem: Mucous retention cysts (MRCs) of the maxillary sinus are lesions with undefined pathogenesis. In recent researches, geographical and climatic aspects have been related as risk factors.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of MRCs of the maxillary sinus using panoramic radiographs.