The role of panoramic radiographs in the medical surveillance of a patient at risk for stroke: case report.

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Positive carotid calcifications on a panoramic radiograph were found to be in agreement with significant carotid stenosis as determined by duplex ultrasound examination. As dentists are expected to be aware of systemic health conditions that they identify while providing dental care and to refer patients for follow-up medical care, this case report may help dentists to detect incidental carotid artery calcifications on panoramic radiographs.

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Duke Authors

Shortell, Cynthia Keene

Cited Authors

Almog, DM; Elad, S; Shortell, C

Published Date

2004

Published In

General Dentistry

Volume / Issue

52 / 6

Start / End Page

514 - 516

PubMed ID

15636276

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0363-6771

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United States