TY  - JOUR
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Krstić, Goran
AU  - Plavšić, Đorđe
AU  - Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana
PY  - 2024-03
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3327
AB  - Tessier No. 7 cleft, known as lateral facial cleft, is a rare and understudied entity with an incidence of 1/80,000–1/300,000 live births. Besides perioral tissue abnormalities manifesting as macrostomia, Tessier 7 cleft also involves anomalies of the underlying bony structures. It can appear as part of a syndrome, such as Treacher-Collins syndrome or Goldenhar/Orbito-Auriculo-Vestibular Spectrum, or as an isolated form (unilateral or bilateral) with variable expressions. Bilateral maxillary duplication in Tessier 7 cleft is considered extremely rare, accounting for only two previously presented cases. Given that the cases presented in the literature mainly focus on clinical appearance and surgical treatment, without providing sufficient imaging, we aim to present key radiological features of Tessier 7 cleft in terms of evaluating the involved structures, which is essential for the therapeutic approach and final outcome. A 17-year-old male with incompetent lips and orthodontic abnormalities was referred to our Radiology Department for orthopantomography (OPG) and CT examinations. Hetero-anamnestic data revealed a history of surgical treatment of the commissural cleft conducted 2 months after the birth to enable feeding. Intraoral examination showed a maxillary cleft and supernumerary teeth. Since the given clinical presentation was inconclusive, radiological diagnostics took precedence in elucidating this complex entity.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Diagnostics
T1  - Bilateral Maxillary Duplication in Tessier No. 7 Cleft: An Uncommon Congenital Deformity with a Challenging Radiological Diagnosis
VL  - 14
IS  - 7
SP  - 714
DO  - 10.3390/diagnostics14070714
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Antić, Svetlana and Bracanović, Đurđa and Janović, Aleksa and Krstić, Goran and Plavšić, Đorđe and Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana",
year = "2024-03",
abstract = "Tessier No. 7 cleft, known as lateral facial cleft, is a rare and understudied entity with an incidence of 1/80,000–1/300,000 live births. Besides perioral tissue abnormalities manifesting as macrostomia, Tessier 7 cleft also involves anomalies of the underlying bony structures. It can appear as part of a syndrome, such as Treacher-Collins syndrome or Goldenhar/Orbito-Auriculo-Vestibular Spectrum, or as an isolated form (unilateral or bilateral) with variable expressions. Bilateral maxillary duplication in Tessier 7 cleft is considered extremely rare, accounting for only two previously presented cases. Given that the cases presented in the literature mainly focus on clinical appearance and surgical treatment, without providing sufficient imaging, we aim to present key radiological features of Tessier 7 cleft in terms of evaluating the involved structures, which is essential for the therapeutic approach and final outcome. A 17-year-old male with incompetent lips and orthodontic abnormalities was referred to our Radiology Department for orthopantomography (OPG) and CT examinations. Hetero-anamnestic data revealed a history of surgical treatment of the commissural cleft conducted 2 months after the birth to enable feeding. Intraoral examination showed a maxillary cleft and supernumerary teeth. Since the given clinical presentation was inconclusive, radiological diagnostics took precedence in elucidating this complex entity.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Diagnostics",
title = "Bilateral Maxillary Duplication in Tessier No. 7 Cleft: An Uncommon Congenital Deformity with a Challenging Radiological Diagnosis",
volume = "14",
number = "7",
pages = "714",
doi = "10.3390/diagnostics14070714"
}

Antić, S., Bracanović, Đ., Janović, A., Krstić, G., Plavšić, Đ.,& Marković-Vasiljković, B.. (2024-03). Bilateral Maxillary Duplication in Tessier No. 7 Cleft: An Uncommon Congenital Deformity with a Challenging Radiological Diagnosis. in Diagnostics
MDPI., 14(7), 714.
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14070714

Antić S, Bracanović Đ, Janović A, Krstić G, Plavšić Đ, Marković-Vasiljković B. Bilateral Maxillary Duplication in Tessier No. 7 Cleft: An Uncommon Congenital Deformity with a Challenging Radiological Diagnosis. in Diagnostics. 2024;14(7):714.
doi:10.3390/diagnostics14070714 .

Antić, Svetlana, Bracanović, Đurđa, Janović, Aleksa, Krstić, Goran, Plavšić, Đorđe, Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana, "Bilateral Maxillary Duplication in Tessier No. 7 Cleft: An Uncommon Congenital Deformity with a Challenging Radiological Diagnosis" in Diagnostics, 14, no. 7 (2024-03):714,
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14070714 . .

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  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana
PY  - 2024-01-29
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3297
AB  - Background
The mortality of oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) in Serbia increased in the last decade. Recent studies on the Serbian population focused mainly on the epidemiological aspect of OSCC. This study aimed to investigate the demographic and imaging features of OSCC in the Serbian population at the time of diagnosis.

Methods
We retrospectively analyzed computed tomography (CT) images of 276 patients with OSCC diagnosed between 2017 and 2022. Age, gender, tumor site, tumor volume (CT-TV, in cm3), depth of invasion (CT-DOI, in mm), and bone invasion (CT-BI, in %) were evaluated. TNM status and tumor stage were also analyzed. All parameters were analyzed with appropriate statistical tests.

Results
The mean age was 62.32 ± 11.39 and 63.25 ± 11.71 for males and females, respectively. Male to female ratio was 1.63:1. The tongue (36.2%), mouth floor (21.0%), and alveolar ridge (19.9%) were the most frequent sites of OSCC. There was a significant gender-related difference in OSCC distribution between oral cavity subsites (Z=-4.225; p < 0.001). Mean values of CT-TV in males (13.8 ± 21.5) and females (5.4 ± 6.8) were significantly different (t = 4.620; p < 0.001). CT-DOI also differed significantly (t = 4.621; p < 0.001) between males (14.4 ± 7.4) and females (10.7 ± 4.4). CT-BI was detected in 30.1%, the most common in the alveolar ridge OSCC. T2 tumor status (31.4%) and stage IVA (28.3%) were the most dominant at the time of diagnosis. Metastatic lymph nodes were detected in 41.1%.

Conclusion
Our findings revealed significant gender-related differences in OSCC imaging features. The predominance of moderate and advanced tumor stages indicates a long time interval to the OSCC diagnosis.
PB  - Springer
T2  - BMC Oral Health
T1  - Demographic and imaging features of oral squamous cell cancer in Serbia: a retrospective cross-sectional study
VL  - 24
IS  - 141
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03869-8
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Janović, Aleksa and Bracanović, Đurđa and Antić, Svetlana and Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana",
year = "2024-01-29",
abstract = "Background
The mortality of oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) in Serbia increased in the last decade. Recent studies on the Serbian population focused mainly on the epidemiological aspect of OSCC. This study aimed to investigate the demographic and imaging features of OSCC in the Serbian population at the time of diagnosis.

Methods
We retrospectively analyzed computed tomography (CT) images of 276 patients with OSCC diagnosed between 2017 and 2022. Age, gender, tumor site, tumor volume (CT-TV, in cm3), depth of invasion (CT-DOI, in mm), and bone invasion (CT-BI, in %) were evaluated. TNM status and tumor stage were also analyzed. All parameters were analyzed with appropriate statistical tests.

Results
The mean age was 62.32 ± 11.39 and 63.25 ± 11.71 for males and females, respectively. Male to female ratio was 1.63:1. The tongue (36.2%), mouth floor (21.0%), and alveolar ridge (19.9%) were the most frequent sites of OSCC. There was a significant gender-related difference in OSCC distribution between oral cavity subsites (Z=-4.225; p < 0.001). Mean values of CT-TV in males (13.8 ± 21.5) and females (5.4 ± 6.8) were significantly different (t = 4.620; p < 0.001). CT-DOI also differed significantly (t = 4.621; p < 0.001) between males (14.4 ± 7.4) and females (10.7 ± 4.4). CT-BI was detected in 30.1%, the most common in the alveolar ridge OSCC. T2 tumor status (31.4%) and stage IVA (28.3%) were the most dominant at the time of diagnosis. Metastatic lymph nodes were detected in 41.1%.

Conclusion
Our findings revealed significant gender-related differences in OSCC imaging features. The predominance of moderate and advanced tumor stages indicates a long time interval to the OSCC diagnosis.",
publisher = "Springer",
journal = "BMC Oral Health",
title = "Demographic and imaging features of oral squamous cell cancer in Serbia: a retrospective cross-sectional study",
volume = "24",
number = "141",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03869-8"
}

Janović, A., Bracanović, Đ., Antić, S.,& Marković-Vasiljković, B.. (2024-01-29). Demographic and imaging features of oral squamous cell cancer in Serbia: a retrospective cross-sectional study. in BMC Oral Health
Springer., 24(141).
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03869-8

Janović A, Bracanović Đ, Antić S, Marković-Vasiljković B. Demographic and imaging features of oral squamous cell cancer in Serbia: a retrospective cross-sectional study. in BMC Oral Health. 2024;24(141).
doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03869-8 .

Janović, Aleksa, Bracanović, Đurđa, Antić, Svetlana, Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana, "Demographic and imaging features of oral squamous cell cancer in Serbia: a retrospective cross-sectional study" in BMC Oral Health, 24, no. 141 (2024-01-29),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03869-8 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Miličić, Biljana
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Marković‑Vasiljković, Biljana
PY  - 2024-01
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3292
AB  - Determination of sarcopenia is crucial in identifying patients at high risk of adverse health outcomes. Recent studies reported a significant decline in masticatory muscle (MM) function in patients with sarcopenia. This study aimed to analyze the cross-sectional area (CSA) of MMs on computed tomography (CT) images and to explore their potential to predict sarcopenia. The study included 149 adult subjects retrospectively (59 males, 90 females, mean age 57.4 ± 14.8 years) who underwent head and neck CT examination for diagnostic purposes. Sarcopenia was diagnosed on CT by measuring CSA of neck muscles at the C3 vertebral level and estimating skeletal muscle index. CSA of MMs (temporal, masseter, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid) were measured bilaterally on reference CT slices. Sarcopenia was diagnosed in 67 (45%) patients. Univariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated a significant association between CSA of all MMs and sarcopenia. In the multivariate logistic regression model, only masseter CSA, lateral pterygoid CSA, age, and gender were marked as predictors of sarcopenia. These parameters were combined in a regression equation, which showed excellent sensitivity and specificity in predicting sarcopenia. The masseter and lateral pterygoid CSA can be used to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects with a high accuracy.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - Scientific Reports
T1  - Feasibility of using cross-sectional area of masticatory muscles to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects
VL  - 14
SP  - 2079
DO  - 10.1038/s41598-024-51589-4
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Janović, Aleksa and Miličić, Biljana and Antić, Svetlana and Bracanović, Đurđa and Marković‑Vasiljković, Biljana",
year = "2024-01",
abstract = "Determination of sarcopenia is crucial in identifying patients at high risk of adverse health outcomes. Recent studies reported a significant decline in masticatory muscle (MM) function in patients with sarcopenia. This study aimed to analyze the cross-sectional area (CSA) of MMs on computed tomography (CT) images and to explore their potential to predict sarcopenia. The study included 149 adult subjects retrospectively (59 males, 90 females, mean age 57.4 ± 14.8 years) who underwent head and neck CT examination for diagnostic purposes. Sarcopenia was diagnosed on CT by measuring CSA of neck muscles at the C3 vertebral level and estimating skeletal muscle index. CSA of MMs (temporal, masseter, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid) were measured bilaterally on reference CT slices. Sarcopenia was diagnosed in 67 (45%) patients. Univariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated a significant association between CSA of all MMs and sarcopenia. In the multivariate logistic regression model, only masseter CSA, lateral pterygoid CSA, age, and gender were marked as predictors of sarcopenia. These parameters were combined in a regression equation, which showed excellent sensitivity and specificity in predicting sarcopenia. The masseter and lateral pterygoid CSA can be used to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects with a high accuracy.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "Scientific Reports",
title = "Feasibility of using cross-sectional area of masticatory muscles to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects",
volume = "14",
pages = "2079",
doi = "10.1038/s41598-024-51589-4"
}

Janović, A., Miličić, B., Antić, S., Bracanović, Đ.,& Marković‑Vasiljković, B.. (2024-01). Feasibility of using cross-sectional area of masticatory muscles to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects. in Scientific Reports
Springer Nature., 14, 2079.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51589-4

Janović A, Miličić B, Antić S, Bracanović Đ, Marković‑Vasiljković B. Feasibility of using cross-sectional area of masticatory muscles to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects. in Scientific Reports. 2024;14:2079.
doi:10.1038/s41598-024-51589-4 .

Janović, Aleksa, Miličić, Biljana, Antić, Svetlana, Bracanović, Đurđa, Marković‑Vasiljković, Biljana, "Feasibility of using cross-sectional area of masticatory muscles to predict sarcopenia in healthy aging subjects" in Scientific Reports, 14 (2024-01):2079,
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51589-4 . .

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  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana
PY  - 2022-10-18
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3298
AB  - Background/Aim: Mylohyoid boutonnière is a common anatomical 
variant with extremely rare clinical manifestations. We report two cases 
of symptomatic unilateral mylohyoid boutonnière with sublingual gland 
herniation. Case report: The first was a 34-year-old female with a two 
months history of a left submandibular swelling, intermittent pulsations, and 
otalgia. The second 67-year-old female presented with a left submandibular 
pain six months after total thyroidectomy due to papillary carcinoma. After 
detailed clinical and radiological evaluation by ultrasonography (US) 
and computed tomography (CT), the mylohyoid gap with sublingual gland 
herniation was diagnosed in both patients. The dynamic US with a tongue 
pressed down on the mouth floor revealed blood vessel compression by a 
herniated sublingual gland in the first patient. Conclusions: This is the first 
case of a mylohyoid boutonnière related intermittent vascular compression. 
Dynamic US and CT may help to differentiate intermittent and persistent 
sublingual gland herniation through the mylohyoid boutonnière from other 
pathological lesions in the submandibular region.
PB  - Balkan Stomatological Society, Belgrade
T2  - Balkan Journal Of Dental Medicine
T1  - Submandibular swelling, pulsations and otalgia due to sublingual gland and blood vessels herniation through mylohyoid boutonnière: Case report
VL  - 26
IS  - 1
SP  - 58
EP  - 62
DO  - 10.5937/bjdm2201058J
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Janović, Aleksa and Bracanović, Đurđa and Antić, Svetlana and Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana",
year = "2022-10-18",
abstract = "Background/Aim: Mylohyoid boutonnière is a common anatomical 
variant with extremely rare clinical manifestations. We report two cases 
of symptomatic unilateral mylohyoid boutonnière with sublingual gland 
herniation. Case report: The first was a 34-year-old female with a two 
months history of a left submandibular swelling, intermittent pulsations, and 
otalgia. The second 67-year-old female presented with a left submandibular 
pain six months after total thyroidectomy due to papillary carcinoma. After 
detailed clinical and radiological evaluation by ultrasonography (US) 
and computed tomography (CT), the mylohyoid gap with sublingual gland 
herniation was diagnosed in both patients. The dynamic US with a tongue 
pressed down on the mouth floor revealed blood vessel compression by a 
herniated sublingual gland in the first patient. Conclusions: This is the first 
case of a mylohyoid boutonnière related intermittent vascular compression. 
Dynamic US and CT may help to differentiate intermittent and persistent 
sublingual gland herniation through the mylohyoid boutonnière from other 
pathological lesions in the submandibular region.",
publisher = "Balkan Stomatological Society, Belgrade",
journal = "Balkan Journal Of Dental Medicine",
title = "Submandibular swelling, pulsations and otalgia due to sublingual gland and blood vessels herniation through mylohyoid boutonnière: Case report",
volume = "26",
number = "1",
pages = "58-62",
doi = "10.5937/bjdm2201058J"
}

Janović, A., Bracanović, Đ., Antić, S.,& Marković-Vasiljković, B.. (2022-10-18). Submandibular swelling, pulsations and otalgia due to sublingual gland and blood vessels herniation through mylohyoid boutonnière: Case report. in Balkan Journal Of Dental Medicine
Balkan Stomatological Society, Belgrade., 26(1), 58-62.
https://doi.org/10.5937/bjdm2201058J

Janović A, Bracanović Đ, Antić S, Marković-Vasiljković B. Submandibular swelling, pulsations and otalgia due to sublingual gland and blood vessels herniation through mylohyoid boutonnière: Case report. in Balkan Journal Of Dental Medicine. 2022;26(1):58-62.
doi:10.5937/bjdm2201058J .

Janović, Aleksa, Bracanović, Đurđa, Antić, Svetlana, Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana, "Submandibular swelling, pulsations and otalgia due to sublingual gland and blood vessels herniation through mylohyoid boutonnière: Case report" in Balkan Journal Of Dental Medicine, 26, no. 1 (2022-10-18):58-62,
https://doi.org/10.5937/bjdm2201058J . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana
AU  - Radivojević, Ognjen
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3291
AB  - Objectives This study aims to reveal whether and which position of lower third molar (M3), assessed on a 2D image, indicates or potentially exclude the need for the CBCT exploration of the retromolar canal (RMC). We hypothesized that some positions of M3 are associated with overall higher incidence of the RMC, and particularly clinically relevant ones, thus justifying additional CBCT diagnostics. Methods CBCT exam of 186 hemi-mandibles with present M3 were selected for the study. Explorations were made during the 2-year period from January 1th 2018 to December 31th 2019 with Scanora 3Dx Sorodex (Tussula, Finland). The following variables were assessed: the presence and width of the RMC, eruption status, and angulation of the M3. The RMC presence in relation to the M3 eruption status and angulation was analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Results RMC was present in 89 (47.8%) out of 186 hemi-mandibles. Mean canal width was 1.51 mm. 22.5% of detected canals had the diameter exceeding 2 mm. Third molar's eruption status showed no statistical correlation with the occurrence of RMC. We observed significantly higher occurrence of RMC in the hemi-mandibles containing distally angulated M3 in comparison to other orientations (p = 0.025). Conclusion Based upon our findings, we recommend preoperative CBCT in cases where distal angulation of M3 is observed on 2D images, for the purpose of RMC exploration. Lower resolution CBCT mode and limited field of view (XS or S) are sufficient for the visualization of potentially clinically relevant RMCs, with as much reducing the patient dose.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - Oral Radiology
T1  - Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal?
VL  - 38
IS  - 4
SP  - 618
EP  - 624
DO  - 10.1007/s11282-022-00597-z
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Antić, Svetlana and Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana and Radivojević, Ognjen and Janović, Aleksa and Bracanović, Đurđa",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Objectives This study aims to reveal whether and which position of lower third molar (M3), assessed on a 2D image, indicates or potentially exclude the need for the CBCT exploration of the retromolar canal (RMC). We hypothesized that some positions of M3 are associated with overall higher incidence of the RMC, and particularly clinically relevant ones, thus justifying additional CBCT diagnostics. Methods CBCT exam of 186 hemi-mandibles with present M3 were selected for the study. Explorations were made during the 2-year period from January 1th 2018 to December 31th 2019 with Scanora 3Dx Sorodex (Tussula, Finland). The following variables were assessed: the presence and width of the RMC, eruption status, and angulation of the M3. The RMC presence in relation to the M3 eruption status and angulation was analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Results RMC was present in 89 (47.8%) out of 186 hemi-mandibles. Mean canal width was 1.51 mm. 22.5% of detected canals had the diameter exceeding 2 mm. Third molar's eruption status showed no statistical correlation with the occurrence of RMC. We observed significantly higher occurrence of RMC in the hemi-mandibles containing distally angulated M3 in comparison to other orientations (p = 0.025). Conclusion Based upon our findings, we recommend preoperative CBCT in cases where distal angulation of M3 is observed on 2D images, for the purpose of RMC exploration. Lower resolution CBCT mode and limited field of view (XS or S) are sufficient for the visualization of potentially clinically relevant RMCs, with as much reducing the patient dose.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "Oral Radiology",
title = "Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal?",
volume = "38",
number = "4",
pages = "618-624",
doi = "10.1007/s11282-022-00597-z"
}

Antić, S., Marković-Vasiljković, B., Radivojević, O., Janović, A.,& Bracanović, Đ.. (2022). Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal?. in Oral Radiology
Springer Nature., 38(4), 618-624.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-022-00597-z

Antić S, Marković-Vasiljković B, Radivojević O, Janović A, Bracanović Đ. Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal?. in Oral Radiology. 2022;38(4):618-624.
doi:10.1007/s11282-022-00597-z .

Antić, Svetlana, Marković-Vasiljković, Biljana, Radivojević, Ognjen, Janović, Aleksa, Bracanović, Đurđa, "Can lower third molar position indicate the need for preoperative cone beam computed tomography exploration of retromolar canal?" in Oral Radiology, 38, no. 4 (2022):618-624,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-022-00597-z . .

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 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Vuković, Vesna
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Radosavljević, Davorin
AU  - Rakočević, Zoran
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2224
AB  - Background: Secondary tumours of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage are extremely rare. In this paper, we present a case of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage metastases in a patient treated for sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma. Case Report: Four years after sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma was diagnosed and treated with surgery and chemotherapy, the patient developed bone metastases in the left sacroiliac joint and right proximal humerus. Although the patient did not complain of any related symptoms, in a bone scintigraphy the accumulation of Technetium-99m was incidentally detected in the two sites of the anterior neck. On ultrasound examination there were two hyperechoic and heterogeneous masses with calcifications placed in front of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. Computerized tomography demonstrated massive hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage destruction. Conclusion: In patients with progressive sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma, destruction of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage could be suspected for metastases.
PB  - Galenos Yayincilik, Findikzade
T2  - Balkan Medical Journal
T1  - Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage Metastases from Sigmoid Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
VL  - 34
IS  - 3
SP  - 278
EP  - 280
DO  - 10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1817
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bracanović, Đurđa and Vuković, Vesna and Janović, Aleksa and Radosavljević, Davorin and Rakočević, Zoran",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Background: Secondary tumours of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage are extremely rare. In this paper, we present a case of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage metastases in a patient treated for sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma. Case Report: Four years after sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma was diagnosed and treated with surgery and chemotherapy, the patient developed bone metastases in the left sacroiliac joint and right proximal humerus. Although the patient did not complain of any related symptoms, in a bone scintigraphy the accumulation of Technetium-99m was incidentally detected in the two sites of the anterior neck. On ultrasound examination there were two hyperechoic and heterogeneous masses with calcifications placed in front of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. Computerized tomography demonstrated massive hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage destruction. Conclusion: In patients with progressive sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma, destruction of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage could be suspected for metastases.",
publisher = "Galenos Yayincilik, Findikzade",
journal = "Balkan Medical Journal",
title = "Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage Metastases from Sigmoid Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report",
volume = "34",
number = "3",
pages = "278-280",
doi = "10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1817"
}

Bracanović, Đ., Vuković, V., Janović, A., Radosavljević, D.,& Rakočević, Z.. (2017). Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage Metastases from Sigmoid Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report. in Balkan Medical Journal
Galenos Yayincilik, Findikzade., 34(3), 278-280.
https://doi.org/10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1817

Bracanović Đ, Vuković V, Janović A, Radosavljević D, Rakočević Z. Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage Metastases from Sigmoid Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report. in Balkan Medical Journal. 2017;34(3):278-280.
doi:10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1817 .

Bracanović, Đurđa, Vuković, Vesna, Janović, Aleksa, Radosavljević, Davorin, Rakočević, Zoran, "Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage Metastases from Sigmoid Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report" in Balkan Medical Journal, 34, no. 3 (2017):278-280,
https://doi.org/10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1817 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Barac, Aleksandra
AU  - Pekmezović, Marina
AU  - Rakočević, Zoran
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Antić, Svetlana
AU  - Stevanović, G.
AU  - Tomić-Spirić, Vesna
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2221
PB  - Wiley, Hoboken
C3  - Allergy
T1  - Are there any specific signs of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis visible by computed tomography scan?
VL  - 72
SP  - 206
EP  - 206
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2221
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Barac, Aleksandra and Pekmezović, Marina and Rakočević, Zoran and Janović, Aleksa and Bracanović, Đurđa and Antić, Svetlana and Stevanović, G. and Tomić-Spirić, Vesna",
year = "2017",
publisher = "Wiley, Hoboken",
journal = "Allergy",
title = "Are there any specific signs of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis visible by computed tomography scan?",
volume = "72",
pages = "206-206",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2221"
}

Barac, A., Pekmezović, M., Rakočević, Z., Janović, A., Bracanović, Đ., Antić, S., Stevanović, G.,& Tomić-Spirić, V.. (2017). Are there any specific signs of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis visible by computed tomography scan?. in Allergy
Wiley, Hoboken., 72, 206-206.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2221

Barac A, Pekmezović M, Rakočević Z, Janović A, Bracanović Đ, Antić S, Stevanović G, Tomić-Spirić V. Are there any specific signs of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis visible by computed tomography scan?. in Allergy. 2017;72:206-206.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2221 .

Barac, Aleksandra, Pekmezović, Marina, Rakočević, Zoran, Janović, Aleksa, Bracanović, Đurđa, Antić, Svetlana, Stevanović, G., Tomić-Spirić, Vesna, "Are there any specific signs of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis visible by computed tomography scan?" in Allergy, 72 (2017):206-206,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2221 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đonić, Danijela
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Rakočević, Zoran
AU  - Ivović, Miomira
AU  - Nikolić, Slobodan
AU  - Živković, Vladimir
AU  - Đurić, Marija
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2119
AB  - To improve our understanding of hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI), we investigated whether HFI was accompanied by changes in the postcranial skeleton. Based on head CT scan analyses, 103 postmenopausal women were divided into controls without HFI and those with HFI, in whom we measured the thickness of frontal, occipital, and parietal bones. Women in the study underwent dual energy x-ray absorptiometry to analyze the bone density of the hip and vertebral region and external geometry of the proximal femora. Additionally, all of the women completed a questionnaire about symptoms and conditions that could be related to HFI. Women with HFI had a significantly higher prevalence of headaches, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and a significantly lower prevalence of having given birth. Increased bone thickness and altered bone structure in women with HFI was localized only on the skull, particularly on the frontal bone, probably due to specific properties of its underlying dura. Bone loss in the postcranial skeleton showed the same pattern in postmenopausal women with HFI as in those without HFI. Recording of HFI in medical records can be helpful in distinguishing whether reported disorders occur as a consequence of HFI or are related to other diseases, but does not appear helpful in identifying women at risk of bone loss.
PB  - Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon
T2  - Women & Health
T1  - Hyperostosis frontalis interna in postmenopausal womenPossible relation to osteoporosis
VL  - 56
IS  - 8
SP  - 994
EP  - 1007
DO  - 10.1080/03630242.2016.1178685
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đonić, Danijela and Bracanović, Đurđa and Rakočević, Zoran and Ivović, Miomira and Nikolić, Slobodan and Živković, Vladimir and Đurić, Marija",
year = "2016",
abstract = "To improve our understanding of hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI), we investigated whether HFI was accompanied by changes in the postcranial skeleton. Based on head CT scan analyses, 103 postmenopausal women were divided into controls without HFI and those with HFI, in whom we measured the thickness of frontal, occipital, and parietal bones. Women in the study underwent dual energy x-ray absorptiometry to analyze the bone density of the hip and vertebral region and external geometry of the proximal femora. Additionally, all of the women completed a questionnaire about symptoms and conditions that could be related to HFI. Women with HFI had a significantly higher prevalence of headaches, neurological and psychiatric disorders, and a significantly lower prevalence of having given birth. Increased bone thickness and altered bone structure in women with HFI was localized only on the skull, particularly on the frontal bone, probably due to specific properties of its underlying dura. Bone loss in the postcranial skeleton showed the same pattern in postmenopausal women with HFI as in those without HFI. Recording of HFI in medical records can be helpful in distinguishing whether reported disorders occur as a consequence of HFI or are related to other diseases, but does not appear helpful in identifying women at risk of bone loss.",
publisher = "Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon",
journal = "Women & Health",
title = "Hyperostosis frontalis interna in postmenopausal womenPossible relation to osteoporosis",
volume = "56",
number = "8",
pages = "994-1007",
doi = "10.1080/03630242.2016.1178685"
}

Đonić, D., Bracanović, Đ., Rakočević, Z., Ivović, M., Nikolić, S., Živković, V.,& Đurić, M.. (2016). Hyperostosis frontalis interna in postmenopausal womenPossible relation to osteoporosis. in Women & Health
Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon., 56(8), 994-1007.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2016.1178685

Đonić D, Bracanović Đ, Rakočević Z, Ivović M, Nikolić S, Živković V, Đurić M. Hyperostosis frontalis interna in postmenopausal womenPossible relation to osteoporosis. in Women & Health. 2016;56(8):994-1007.
doi:10.1080/03630242.2016.1178685 .

Đonić, Danijela, Bracanović, Đurđa, Rakočević, Zoran, Ivović, Miomira, Nikolić, Slobodan, Živković, Vladimir, Đurić, Marija, "Hyperostosis frontalis interna in postmenopausal womenPossible relation to osteoporosis" in Women & Health, 56, no. 8 (2016):994-1007,
https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2016.1178685 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Đonić, Danijela
AU  - Nikolić, Slobodan
AU  - Milovanović, Petar
AU  - Rakočević, Zoran
AU  - Živković, Vladimir
AU  - Đurić, Marija
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2105
AB  - Although seen frequently during dissections and autopsies, Hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) - a morphological pattern of the frontal bone thickening - is often ignored and its nature and development are not yet understood sufficiently. Current macroscopic classification defines four grades/stages of HFI based on the morphological appearance and size of the affected area; however, it is unclear if these stages also depict the successive phases in the HFI development. Here we assessed 3D-microarchitecture of the frontal bone in women with various degrees of HFI expression and in an age- and sex-matched control group, hypothesizing that the bone microarchitecture bears imprints of the pathogenesis of HFI and may clarify the phases of its development. Frontal bone samples were collected during routine autopsies from 20 women with HFI (age: 69.9 +/- 11.1years) and 14 women without HFI (age: 74.1 +/- 9.7years). We classified the HFI samples into four groups, each group demonstrating different macroscopic type or stage of HFI. All samples were scanned by micro-computed tomography to evaluate 3D bone microarchitecture in the following regions of interest: total sample, outer table, diploe and inner table. Our results revealed that, compared to the control group, the women with HFI showed a significantly increased bone volume fraction in the region of diploe, along with significantly thicker and more plate-like shaped trabeculae and reduced trabecular separation and connectivity density. Moreover, the inner table of the frontal bone in women with HFI displayed significantly increased total porosity and mean pore diameter compared to controls. Microstructural reorganization of the frontal bone in women with HFI was also reflected in significantly higher porosity and lower bone volume fraction in the inner vs. outer table due to an increased number of pores larger than 100m. The individual comparisons between the control group and different macroscopic stages of HFI revealed significant differences only between the control group and the morphologically most pronounced type of HFI. Our microarchitectural findings demonstrated clear differences between the HFI and the control group in the region of diploe and the inner table. Macroscopic grades of HFI could not be distinguished at the level of bone microarchitecture and their consecutive nature cannot be supported. Rather, our study suggests that only two different types of HFI (moderate and severe HFI) have microstructural justification and should be considered further. It is essential to record HFI systematically in human postmortem subjects to provide more data on the mechanisms of its development.
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken
T2  - Journal of Anatomy
T1  - 3D-Microarchitectural patterns of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: a micro-computed tomography study in aged women
VL  - 229
IS  - 5
SP  - 673
EP  - 680
DO  - 10.1111/joa.12506
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bracanović, Đurđa and Đonić, Danijela and Nikolić, Slobodan and Milovanović, Petar and Rakočević, Zoran and Živković, Vladimir and Đurić, Marija",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Although seen frequently during dissections and autopsies, Hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) - a morphological pattern of the frontal bone thickening - is often ignored and its nature and development are not yet understood sufficiently. Current macroscopic classification defines four grades/stages of HFI based on the morphological appearance and size of the affected area; however, it is unclear if these stages also depict the successive phases in the HFI development. Here we assessed 3D-microarchitecture of the frontal bone in women with various degrees of HFI expression and in an age- and sex-matched control group, hypothesizing that the bone microarchitecture bears imprints of the pathogenesis of HFI and may clarify the phases of its development. Frontal bone samples were collected during routine autopsies from 20 women with HFI (age: 69.9 +/- 11.1years) and 14 women without HFI (age: 74.1 +/- 9.7years). We classified the HFI samples into four groups, each group demonstrating different macroscopic type or stage of HFI. All samples were scanned by micro-computed tomography to evaluate 3D bone microarchitecture in the following regions of interest: total sample, outer table, diploe and inner table. Our results revealed that, compared to the control group, the women with HFI showed a significantly increased bone volume fraction in the region of diploe, along with significantly thicker and more plate-like shaped trabeculae and reduced trabecular separation and connectivity density. Moreover, the inner table of the frontal bone in women with HFI displayed significantly increased total porosity and mean pore diameter compared to controls. Microstructural reorganization of the frontal bone in women with HFI was also reflected in significantly higher porosity and lower bone volume fraction in the inner vs. outer table due to an increased number of pores larger than 100m. The individual comparisons between the control group and different macroscopic stages of HFI revealed significant differences only between the control group and the morphologically most pronounced type of HFI. Our microarchitectural findings demonstrated clear differences between the HFI and the control group in the region of diploe and the inner table. Macroscopic grades of HFI could not be distinguished at the level of bone microarchitecture and their consecutive nature cannot be supported. Rather, our study suggests that only two different types of HFI (moderate and severe HFI) have microstructural justification and should be considered further. It is essential to record HFI systematically in human postmortem subjects to provide more data on the mechanisms of its development.",
publisher = "Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken",
journal = "Journal of Anatomy",
title = "3D-Microarchitectural patterns of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: a micro-computed tomography study in aged women",
volume = "229",
number = "5",
pages = "673-680",
doi = "10.1111/joa.12506"
}

Bracanović, Đ., Đonić, D., Nikolić, S., Milovanović, P., Rakočević, Z., Živković, V.,& Đurić, M.. (2016). 3D-Microarchitectural patterns of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: a micro-computed tomography study in aged women. in Journal of Anatomy
Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken., 229(5), 673-680.
https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12506

Bracanović Đ, Đonić D, Nikolić S, Milovanović P, Rakočević Z, Živković V, Đurić M. 3D-Microarchitectural patterns of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: a micro-computed tomography study in aged women. in Journal of Anatomy. 2016;229(5):673-680.
doi:10.1111/joa.12506 .

Bracanović, Đurđa, Đonić, Danijela, Nikolić, Slobodan, Milovanović, Petar, Rakočević, Zoran, Živković, Vladimir, Đurić, Marija, "3D-Microarchitectural patterns of Hyperostosis frontalis interna: a micro-computed tomography study in aged women" in Journal of Anatomy, 229, no. 5 (2016):673-680,
https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.12506 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Barac, Aleksandra
AU  - Pekmezović, Marina
AU  - Rajković, Katarina
AU  - Rakočević, Zoran
AU  - Janović, Aleksa
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Stošović, Rajica
AU  - Spirić, Tomić, V
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2085
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken
C3  - Allergy
T1  - Mathematical modeling and image analysis: possible clinical application in practice as a predictor of fungal rhinosinusitis
VL  - 71
SP  - 426
EP  - 426
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2085
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Barac, Aleksandra and Pekmezović, Marina and Rajković, Katarina and Rakočević, Zoran and Janović, Aleksa and Bracanović, Đurđa and Stošović, Rajica and Spirić, Tomić, V",
year = "2016",
publisher = "Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken",
journal = "Allergy",
title = "Mathematical modeling and image analysis: possible clinical application in practice as a predictor of fungal rhinosinusitis",
volume = "71",
pages = "426-426",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2085"
}

Barac, A., Pekmezović, M., Rajković, K., Rakočević, Z., Janović, A., Bracanović, Đ., Stošović, R.,& Spirić, T. V.. (2016). Mathematical modeling and image analysis: possible clinical application in practice as a predictor of fungal rhinosinusitis. in Allergy
Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken., 71, 426-426.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_smile_2085

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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bracanović, Đurđa
AU  - Đurić, Marija
AU  - Sopta, Jelena
AU  - Đonić, Danijela
AU  - Lujić, Nenad
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://smile.stomf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1831
AB  - Although Serbia is recognized as an endemic country for echinococcosis, no information about precise incidence in humans has been available. The aim of this study was to investigate the skeletal manifestations of hydatid disease in Serbia. This retrospective study was conducted by reviewing the medical database of Institute for Pathology (Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade), a reference institution for bone pathology in Serbia. We reported a total of 41 patients with bone cystic echinococcosis (CE) during the study period. The mean age of 41 patients was 40.9 +/- 18.8 years. In 39% of patients, the fracture line was the only visible radiological sign, followed by cyst and tumefaction. The spine was the most commonly involved skeletal site (55.8%), followed by the femur (18.6%), pelvis (13.9%), humerus (7.0%), rib (2.3%), and tibia (2.3%). Pain was the symptom in 41.5% of patients, while some patients demonstrated complications such as paraplegia (22.0%), pathologic fracture (48.8%), and scoliosis (9.8%). The pathological fracture most frequently affected the spine (75.0%) followed by the femur (20.0%) and tibia (5.0%). However, 19.5% of patients didn't develop any complication or symptom. In this study, we showed that bone CE is not uncommon in Serbian population. As reported in the literature, therapy of bone CE is controversial and its results are poor. In order to improve the therapy outcome, early diagnosis, before symptoms and complications occur, can be contributive.
PB  - Korean Soc Parasitology, Seoul Natl Univ Coll Medi, Seoul
T2  - Korean Journal of Parasitology
T1  - Skeletal Manifestations of Hydatid Disease in Serbia: Demographic Distribution, Site Involvement, Radiological Findings, and Complications
VL  - 51
IS  - 4
SP  - 453
EP  - 459
DO  - 10.3347/kjp.2013.51.4.453
ER  - 

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abstract = "Although Serbia is recognized as an endemic country for echinococcosis, no information about precise incidence in humans has been available. The aim of this study was to investigate the skeletal manifestations of hydatid disease in Serbia. This retrospective study was conducted by reviewing the medical database of Institute for Pathology (Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade), a reference institution for bone pathology in Serbia. We reported a total of 41 patients with bone cystic echinococcosis (CE) during the study period. The mean age of 41 patients was 40.9 +/- 18.8 years. In 39% of patients, the fracture line was the only visible radiological sign, followed by cyst and tumefaction. The spine was the most commonly involved skeletal site (55.8%), followed by the femur (18.6%), pelvis (13.9%), humerus (7.0%), rib (2.3%), and tibia (2.3%). Pain was the symptom in 41.5% of patients, while some patients demonstrated complications such as paraplegia (22.0%), pathologic fracture (48.8%), and scoliosis (9.8%). The pathological fracture most frequently affected the spine (75.0%) followed by the femur (20.0%) and tibia (5.0%). However, 19.5% of patients didn't develop any complication or symptom. In this study, we showed that bone CE is not uncommon in Serbian population. As reported in the literature, therapy of bone CE is controversial and its results are poor. In order to improve the therapy outcome, early diagnosis, before symptoms and complications occur, can be contributive.",
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Bracanović, Đ., Đurić, M., Sopta, J., Đonić, D.,& Lujić, N.. (2013). Skeletal Manifestations of Hydatid Disease in Serbia: Demographic Distribution, Site Involvement, Radiological Findings, and Complications. in Korean Journal of Parasitology
Korean Soc Parasitology, Seoul Natl Univ Coll Medi, Seoul., 51(4), 453-459.
https://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2013.51.4.453

Bracanović Đ, Đurić M, Sopta J, Đonić D, Lujić N. Skeletal Manifestations of Hydatid Disease in Serbia: Demographic Distribution, Site Involvement, Radiological Findings, and Complications. in Korean Journal of Parasitology. 2013;51(4):453-459.
doi:10.3347/kjp.2013.51.4.453 .

Bracanović, Đurđa, Đurić, Marija, Sopta, Jelena, Đonić, Danijela, Lujić, Nenad, "Skeletal Manifestations of Hydatid Disease in Serbia: Demographic Distribution, Site Involvement, Radiological Findings, and Complications" in Korean Journal of Parasitology, 51, no. 4 (2013):453-459,
https://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2013.51.4.453 . .