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  • Title: Choosing the best method to utilise single positron emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans in the management of unilateral condylar hyperplasia.
    Author: Surendran KSB, Cobb MA, Keith DJW, Banks RJ, Gannon M.
    Journal: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 2020 Nov; 58(9):1193-1196. PubMed ID: 32576464.
    Abstract:
    Facial asymmetry secondary to unilateral condylar hyperplasia can be a diagnostic challenge to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Single positron emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans provide a useful adjunct. We report a brief summary of the evidence describing the effectiveness of different methods of analysing SPECT scans and compare it with the results of a 10-year study at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Overall, both the evidence base and our study strongly favour use of the condyle:condyle ratio over the condyle:reference bone ratio, suggesting that no further comparisons are needed.
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