The unfamiliar entity in an unfamiliar location - Stafne bone cavity (Ramus variant)

Abstract

Identifying Stafne bone cavities of the ramus mimics early diagnosis of cysts or tumours. In contrast, failure to recognize them can result in incorrect diagnoses and ineffective treatments. Clinical and radiological characteristics using orthopantomogram and cone beam computed tomography to make clinicians aware of such entities and help distinguish between this anatomical variant from benign tumours or cysts. This report attempts to broaden the understanding of this rare entity, as, to the best of our knowledge, only 10 cases of the ramus variant of Stafne bone cavities have been reported in the literature.