Browsing by Author "Martini, Marcelo Zillo"
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Item Ultrasonographic evaluation of intramandibular ameloblastoma.(2013-11) Shinohara, Elio Hitoshi; Kaba, Shajadi Carlos Pardo; Martini, Marcelo Zillo; Hueb, Carlos HenriqueUltrasonography (US) is the diagnostic tool of choice for evaluating soft tissue lesions in the head and neck region. It is an economic, noninvasive, easily performed exam and provides real-time images, without the exposure to ionizing radiation, and contrast media is not required. It is usually believed that bone tissue constitutes an obstacle for its utilization, due to the reflection of sonographic waves. A case of mandibular intraosseous cystic pathology is reported, with utilization of US for evaluating the content of the lesion and planning the surgical procedure.Item Ultrasound-guided needle aspiration of parotid abscess.(2012-05) Takahashi, André; Martini, Marcelo Zillo; Seo, Juliana; Neto Humberto, Gomes de Oliveira; Shinohara, Elio HitoshiUltrasound (US) has been used as a tool for parotid abscess diagnosis and treatment. The present article aimed to report a case of 72-year-old woman with parotid abscess treated by US-guided needle aspiration and conventional surgical drainage. Along with the clinical report, indications, advantages, and limitations of the method are discussed.