Hallazgo de flebolitos en la región bucal: Reporte de dos casos.
Thrombi formed in blood vessels, although typically experienc-ing normal blood flow, may undergo mineral deposition, resulting in the forma-tion of phleboliths. When affecting the oral region, they can lead to facial asym-metry due to volume increase, imparting a bluish appearance to the mucosa. Despite phlebolith diagnosis often being incidental, distinguishing them from other calcifications becomes imperative. This article presents two pertinent clinical cases: the first associated with a traumatic event clinically diagnosed as a probable sialolith, and the second case, initially identified as a phlebolith, showed no association with vascular pathology. These cases underscore the im-portance of considering the presence of phleboliths in the differential diagnosis of vascular lesions and other calcifications in the oral region. Furthermore, it highlights the necessity for a meticulous approach and detailed assessment to determine the origin and nature of calcifications in the oral mucosa to ensure appropriate treatment and mitigate potential complications.
Authors
- Oscar Arturo Benítez-Cárdenas
- Jairo Mariel Cárdenas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4733-7271)
- E Hernández
- Esteban Raúl Mar Uribe
Institutions
- Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Investigación Clínica
- Published
- 2024-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54817/ic.v65n4a06
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00