What is it about?
Pneumatization refers to the asymptomatic development of cavities containing air within them. There is great variability in the extent of temporal bone pneumatization. Nevertheless, in a few cases it extends to the zygomatic process. In this case report, the aim was to relate the presence of pneumatization of the petrous and zygomatic portions of the temporal bone, demonstrating the contribution of CT to the reconstruction in volumetric two‑dimensional and three‑dimensional (3D), with the aid of image rendering protocols.
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Why is it important?
Panoramic radiographs allow us to observe the presents of help visualize pneumatization of the temporal portion of the zygomatic arch. Recognition of this anatomic variation is important so that it is not confused with pathologies of the region. CT with volumetric 3D reconstruction, with the aid of image rendering protocols, is the method of choice for arriving at a differential diagnosis. Further research with additional variables may provide new perspectives for this little‑known entity.
Perspectives
My personal perspective about this publication is the recognition of this anatomic variation, also known as aeration the temporal part of the zygomatic arch, which is little- known entity, and is also important for it not be confused with pathologies of the region.
Professor ELIANE GARRITANO PAPA
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This page is a summary of: Pneumatization of the temporal portion of the zygomatic arch: The contribution of computed tomography to the reconstruction in volumetric two-dimensional and three-dimensional, with the aid of image rendering protocols, Indian Journal of Dental Research, January 2015, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.162881.
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