TY  - JOUR
AU  - Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Dožić, Branko
AU  - Bracanović, Miloš
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
PY  - 2024-02
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3304
AB  - Chondrosarcoma (CS) initially suspected to be a periodontal lesion is atypical and rare. To the best of our knowledge, only six similar cases have been reported so far. A 47-year-old woman presented with a discreet swelling of the alveolar process of the mandible, while adjacent mucosa appeared normal. Upon initial intraoral radiography, a periodontal lesion was suspected by the ordinating dentist. Further radiological evaluations included CBCT, CT, and MRI, which showed a thickening of the supporting bone with ground-glass foci but without visible calcifications. The periodontal space of the affected teeth appeared to be uniformly widened. The destruction of the vestibular and lingual cortex was observed, as well as a discreet periosteal reaction, implying the secondary involvement of these teeth and not the odontogenic nature of the lesion. The lesion was restricted to the alveolar process of the mandible, and the bone marrow was not affected. Upon biopsy, a preliminary histopathology report suggested chondrosarcoma, and the patient underwent surgery. It is important to emphasize the possible malignant nature of atypical lesions in the alveolar bone, especially in cases with the expansion of vestibular and lingual cortical plates. Additionally, postoperative “watch and see” follow-ups may be considered in cases of CS in the jaws.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Diagnostics (Basel)
T1  - Chondrosarcoma of the Alveolar Process of the Mandible Initially Suspected to Be a Periodontal Lesion
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
SP  - 348
DO  - 10.3390/diagnostics14040348
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana and Janović, Aleksa and Antić, Svetlana and Dožić, Branko and Bracanović, Miloš and Bracanović, Đurđa",
year = "2024-02",
abstract = "Chondrosarcoma (CS) initially suspected to be a periodontal lesion is atypical and rare. To the best of our knowledge, only six similar cases have been reported so far. A 47-year-old woman presented with a discreet swelling of the alveolar process of the mandible, while adjacent mucosa appeared normal. Upon initial intraoral radiography, a periodontal lesion was suspected by the ordinating dentist. Further radiological evaluations included CBCT, CT, and MRI, which showed a thickening of the supporting bone with ground-glass foci but without visible calcifications. The periodontal space of the affected teeth appeared to be uniformly widened. The destruction of the vestibular and lingual cortex was observed, as well as a discreet periosteal reaction, implying the secondary involvement of these teeth and not the odontogenic nature of the lesion. The lesion was restricted to the alveolar process of the mandible, and the bone marrow was not affected. Upon biopsy, a preliminary histopathology report suggested chondrosarcoma, and the patient underwent surgery. It is important to emphasize the possible malignant nature of atypical lesions in the alveolar bone, especially in cases with the expansion of vestibular and lingual cortical plates. Additionally, postoperative “watch and see” follow-ups may be considered in cases of CS in the jaws.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Diagnostics (Basel)",
title = "Chondrosarcoma of the Alveolar Process of the Mandible Initially Suspected to Be a Periodontal Lesion",
volume = "14",
number = "4",
pages = "348",
doi = "10.3390/diagnostics14040348"
}

Marković-Vasiljković, B., Janović, A., Antić, S., Dožić, B., Bracanović, M.,& Bracanović, Đ.. (2024-02). Chondrosarcoma of the Alveolar Process of the Mandible Initially Suspected to Be a Periodontal Lesion. in Diagnostics (Basel)
MDPI., 14(4), 348.
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14040348

Marković-Vasiljković B, Janović A, Antić S, Dožić B, Bracanović M, Bracanović Đ. Chondrosarcoma of the Alveolar Process of the Mandible Initially Suspected to Be a Periodontal Lesion. in Diagnostics (Basel). 2024;14(4):348.
doi:10.3390/diagnostics14040348 .

Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana, Janović, Aleksa, Antić, Svetlana, Dožić, Branko, Bracanović, Miloš, Bracanović, Đurđa, "Chondrosarcoma of the Alveolar Process of the Mandible Initially Suspected to Be a Periodontal Lesion" in Diagnostics (Basel), 14, no. 4 (2024-02):348,
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14040348 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Barać, Aleksandra
AU  - Bracanović, Miloš
AU  - Perić, Aleksandar
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3287
AB  - Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus mucosa. The aim of this study was to examine which of the available radiological and clinical parameters is the best indicator of the CRS severity. Methodology: In order to classify CRS, we used both a subjective assessment tool such as SNOT-22 questionnaire, as well as an objective tool such as clinical examination. We introduced three forms of CRS (mild, moderate and severe). Within these groups, we evaluated the computerized tomography (CT) parameters used as an indicator of bone remodeling, the Lund-Mackay score (LMS), CT properties of the soft tissue content in the maxillary sinuses, presence of nasal polypus (NP), presence of fungal infection and parameters indicating allergic status. Results: Frequencies of NP, positive eosinophil count, presence of fungi, areas of high attenuation, and duration of CRS and LMS significantly increased with the increased severity of CRS. Anterior wall thickness and density increased in the severe forms of CRS in the group assessed by SNOT-22. Positive correlation was detected between LMS and maximal density of sinus content and between duration of CRS and anterior wall thickness. Conclusions: Morphological changes of sinus wall detected in CT could be a useful indicator of CRS severity. Changes in bone morphology are more likely to occur in patients with longer-lasting CRS. The presence of fungi, allergic inflammation of any origin and nasal polypus potentiates more severe forms of CRS both clinically and subjectively.
PB  - Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
T2  - The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
T1  - Assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis severity indicators: radiological and clinical perspective
VL  - 17
IS  - 6
SP  - 854
EP  - 859
DO  - 10.3855/jidc.17959
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana and Janović, Aleksa and Antić, Svetlana and Barać, Aleksandra and Bracanović, Miloš and Perić, Aleksandar and Bracanović, Đurđa",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus mucosa. The aim of this study was to examine which of the available radiological and clinical parameters is the best indicator of the CRS severity. Methodology: In order to classify CRS, we used both a subjective assessment tool such as SNOT-22 questionnaire, as well as an objective tool such as clinical examination. We introduced three forms of CRS (mild, moderate and severe). Within these groups, we evaluated the computerized tomography (CT) parameters used as an indicator of bone remodeling, the Lund-Mackay score (LMS), CT properties of the soft tissue content in the maxillary sinuses, presence of nasal polypus (NP), presence of fungal infection and parameters indicating allergic status. Results: Frequencies of NP, positive eosinophil count, presence of fungi, areas of high attenuation, and duration of CRS and LMS significantly increased with the increased severity of CRS. Anterior wall thickness and density increased in the severe forms of CRS in the group assessed by SNOT-22. Positive correlation was detected between LMS and maximal density of sinus content and between duration of CRS and anterior wall thickness. Conclusions: Morphological changes of sinus wall detected in CT could be a useful indicator of CRS severity. Changes in bone morphology are more likely to occur in patients with longer-lasting CRS. The presence of fungi, allergic inflammation of any origin and nasal polypus potentiates more severe forms of CRS both clinically and subjectively.",
publisher = "Journal of Infection in Developing Countries",
journal = "The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries",
title = "Assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis severity indicators: radiological and clinical perspective",
volume = "17",
number = "6",
pages = "854-859",
doi = "10.3855/jidc.17959"
}

Marković-Vasiljković, B., Janović, A., Antić, S., Barać, A., Bracanović, M., Perić, A.,& Bracanović, Đ.. (2023). Assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis severity indicators: radiological and clinical perspective. in The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries., 17(6), 854-859.
https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.17959

Marković-Vasiljković B, Janović A, Antić S, Barać A, Bracanović M, Perić A, Bracanović Đ. Assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis severity indicators: radiological and clinical perspective. in The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. 2023;17(6):854-859.
doi:10.3855/jidc.17959 .

Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana, Janović, Aleksa, Antić, Svetlana, Barać, Aleksandra, Bracanović, Miloš, Perić, Aleksandar, Bracanović, Đurđa, "Assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis severity indicators: radiological and clinical perspective" in The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 17, no. 6 (2023):854-859,
https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.17959 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Đurić, Marija
AU  - Sopta, Jelena
AU  - Bracanović, Miloš
AU  - Đonić, Danijela
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2505
AB  - Hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) presents irregular thickening of the frontal bone. Even though HFI is frequently seen during routine radiological imaging, it usually remains unrecorded owing to a common belief that it just represents an incidental finding or anatomical variant. Recent studies implied that HFI may be clinically relevant. Etiology of HFI is still debated, while presumptions are mainly based on altered sex steroids impact on skull bone growth. Some authors implied that frontal bone might be particularly affected by this condition due to specificity of its underlying dura. In this paper we present a 27-years old female patient with a treatment resistant headache. Head CT showed massive, irregular bony mass, with lobulated contours arising from the right frontal bone, but did not cross the fronto-parietal suture, spearing the superior sagittal sinus and skull midline. After surgery, histopathological analysis of the frontal bone sample in our patient showed thickening pattern similar to those described in micro-CT studies of HFI. Furthermore, in an attempt to test speculation of the possible role of estrogen in pathogenesis of HFI, we investigated the expression of a-estrogen receptors on dura of the frontal region. These analyses confirmed nuclear expression of estrogen on frontal region dural tissue, supporting previous speculation of the development mechanisms of HFI and contributing to a better understanding of this common condition of the frontal bone. Additionally, the presence of HFI may result in severe symptomatology, which could be misinterpreted and related to other disorders if HFI is not radiologicaly recognized and reported.
PB  - Elsevier Gmbh, Munich
T2  - Homo - Journal of Comparative Human Biology
T1  - Radiological evaluation of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: is it of clinical importance?
VL  - 71
IS  - 2
SP  - 155
EP  - 160
DO  - 10.1127/homo/2020/1134
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bracanović, Đurđa and Đurić, Marija and Sopta, Jelena and Bracanović, Miloš and Đonić, Danijela",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) presents irregular thickening of the frontal bone. Even though HFI is frequently seen during routine radiological imaging, it usually remains unrecorded owing to a common belief that it just represents an incidental finding or anatomical variant. Recent studies implied that HFI may be clinically relevant. Etiology of HFI is still debated, while presumptions are mainly based on altered sex steroids impact on skull bone growth. Some authors implied that frontal bone might be particularly affected by this condition due to specificity of its underlying dura. In this paper we present a 27-years old female patient with a treatment resistant headache. Head CT showed massive, irregular bony mass, with lobulated contours arising from the right frontal bone, but did not cross the fronto-parietal suture, spearing the superior sagittal sinus and skull midline. After surgery, histopathological analysis of the frontal bone sample in our patient showed thickening pattern similar to those described in micro-CT studies of HFI. Furthermore, in an attempt to test speculation of the possible role of estrogen in pathogenesis of HFI, we investigated the expression of a-estrogen receptors on dura of the frontal region. These analyses confirmed nuclear expression of estrogen on frontal region dural tissue, supporting previous speculation of the development mechanisms of HFI and contributing to a better understanding of this common condition of the frontal bone. Additionally, the presence of HFI may result in severe symptomatology, which could be misinterpreted and related to other disorders if HFI is not radiologicaly recognized and reported.",
publisher = "Elsevier Gmbh, Munich",
journal = "Homo - Journal of Comparative Human Biology",
title = "Radiological evaluation of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: is it of clinical importance?",
volume = "71",
number = "2",
pages = "155-160",
doi = "10.1127/homo/2020/1134"
}

Bracanović, Đ., Đurić, M., Sopta, J., Bracanović, M.,& Đonić, D.. (2020). Radiological evaluation of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: is it of clinical importance?. in Homo - Journal of Comparative Human Biology
Elsevier Gmbh, Munich., 71(2), 155-160.
https://doi.org/10.1127/homo/2020/1134

Bracanović Đ, Đurić M, Sopta J, Bracanović M, Đonić D. Radiological evaluation of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: is it of clinical importance?. in Homo - Journal of Comparative Human Biology. 2020;71(2):155-160.
doi:10.1127/homo/2020/1134 .

Bracanović, Đurđa, Đurić, Marija, Sopta, Jelena, Bracanović, Miloš, Đonić, Danijela, "Radiological evaluation of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: is it of clinical importance?" in Homo - Journal of Comparative Human Biology, 71, no. 2 (2020):155-160,
https://doi.org/10.1127/homo/2020/1134 . .