MÖnckeberg medial calcinosis of the infraorbital arteries. a first case report
ConclusionsMönckeberg medial calcinosis is an incidental finding on panoramic or CBCT imaging. Clinically and radiographically, its importance for the clinician is its strong association with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The significance of Mönckeberg sclerosis of the infraorbital arteries is unknown. Radiologists and clinicians should be aware of this entity and the importance of documentation of any findings.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
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