Abstract
The literature relevant to Stafne's mandibular lingual cortical defect is reviewed. Four case descriptions are added. Aetiological theories are discussed and an alternative hypothesis of circumscribed, localized bone atrophy due to relative ischaemia is proposed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Bone Cysts / diagnostic imaging
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Bone Cysts / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Ischemia / complications
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Male
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Mandible / anatomy & histology
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Mandible / blood supply
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Mandibular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Mandibular Diseases / etiology*
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Middle Aged
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Radiography