Use of CBCT in detection of multiple bilateral tonsilloliths

Dr Aruna Jyothi K; Dr Thirupathi Sai Prabhath; Dr Mudunuri Sunaina; Dr Pannala Soumya

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Use of CBCT in detection of multiple bilateral tonsilloliths

Dr Aruna Jyothi K, Dr Thirupathi Sai Prabhath, Dr Mudunuri Sunaina, Dr Pannala Soumya

Abstract :

Soft tissue calcifications are rare in the maxillofacial region and generally are found on routine extra oral radiographic examinations. These calcified shadows on the radiographs may be misleading, mimicking several pathologies within the same area. They may appear as ghost images in such radiographs requiring meticulous diagnostic follow up to rule out pathologies. Tonsilloliths are rare dystrophic calcifications formed due to chronic inflammation of tonsillar crypts and tonsils. The present case report shows a incidental finding of tonsilloliths, which mimicked the appearance of sialolith of parotid and submandibular gland along with a misleading history. With the help of advanced three–dimensional radiography the accurate diagnosis of tonsilloliths could be made.