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01-04-2020 | Multiple Myeloma | Original Article

Imaginological characterization of multiple myeloma lesions of the jaws through cone-beam computed tomography

Authors: Thaiza Gonçalves Rocha, Édila Figuerêdo Feitosa, Ângelo Maiolino, Roberto José Pessoa de Magalhães Filho, Fábio Ribeiro Guedes, Sandra Regina Torres, Maria Augusta Visconti

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 2/2020

Abstract

Purpose

To establish an evaluation protocol for the identification and description of the variations in multiple myeloma (MM) lesions of the jaws, by means of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials and methods

Tomography exams from 33 MM patients were evaluated in this retrospective observational study. The reconstructions were analyzed simultaneously, according to the established protocol, with the following description criteria: anatomic location, size, margins, inner aspect, relationship with adjacent structures, and presence or absence of a punched-out aspect. The exams were further subdivided into groups of patients using, or not bisphosphonates.

Results

There were osteolytic lesions in 100% of cases, most of which were extended to more than one anatomical region. Poorly defined margins were more frequent in the maxilla than in the mandible. Extensive bone resorption presenting multilocular areas was the most frequently observed aspect, being 86.2% for maxilla and 87.9% for mandible. In relation to bisphosphonates, patients who used the medication had more poorly defined bone margins and contortions (68.6%) than those who did not undergo drug therapy (31.4%). No well-defined lesions were observed (p = 0.34%).

Conclusion

It was possible to establish a protocol for evaluation of MM lesions in CBCT images and to identify that when evaluated three-dimensional, lesions tend to be poorly defined and have no pattern of description, as described in two-dimensional “punched-out”.

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Title: Imaginological characterization of multiple myeloma lesions of the jaws through cone-beam computed tomography
Authors: Thaiza Gonçalves Rocha
Édila Figuerêdo Feitosa
Ângelo Maiolino
Roberto José Pessoa de Magalhães Filho
Fábio Ribeiro Guedes
Sandra Regina Torres
Maria Augusta Visconti
Publication date: 01-04-2020
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Keywords: Multiple Myeloma
Computed Tomography
Bisphosphonate
Computed Tomography
Published in: Oral Radiology / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-019-00394-1

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Imaginological characterization of multiple myeloma lesions of the jaws through cone-beam computed tomography

Abstract

Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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