Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Shape, Linear Dimensions and Volume of Sella Turcica: A Retrospective Observational Study

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Pub Date : 2023-03-15 DOI:10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.16123.5

Manjushri Waingade, Raghavendra S. Medikeri

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Abstract

Background: Sella turcica is an important saddle shaped structure that houses the pituitary gland. Any deviation in the development of the pituitary gland may aﬀect the size and shape of the sella turcica as well. So, the morphology of the sella turcica gains special importance in certain clinical conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the shape, linear dimensions and volume of sella turcica in healthy adults using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: This retrospective study involved CBCT images of 108 healthy adults. The sagittal, axial, and coronal slices of CBCT images were used to evaluate the shape, volume and linear dimensions. Results: The overall linear dimensions of sella turcica were length 8.59 ±1.49 mm, depth 7.27 ±1.16 mm, diameter 10.24 ±1.75 mm and volume 1499.69 ± 395.5 mm3 respectively. The length of sella turcica was higher in males than females which was statistically signifcant (p = 0.015) while the depth, diameter and volume reported non-signifcant results. The most frequent shape of sella turcica was normal and the least frequent was sella turcica bridging. The Pearson correlation co-efcient was statistically significant for the length vs diameter and volume along with diameter vs volume in both genders (p < 0.01). The depth was statistically correlated with length, diameter and volume in males (p <0.01). Conclusion: The sella turcica shape and dimensions can be used in forensic and medicolegal purposes. So, a thorough of knowledge about this important structure is necessary.

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锥形束计算机层析成像评价蝶鞍的形状、线性尺寸和体积:回顾性观察研究

背景:蝶鞍是垂体重要的鞍状结构。垂体发育的任何偏差也可能影响蝶鞍的大小和形状。因此，蝶鞍的形态在某些临床条件下具有特殊的重要性。本研究的目的是利用锥形束计算机断层扫描(CBCT)评估健康成人蝶鞍的形状、线性尺寸和体积。材料和方法:本回顾性研究涉及108名健康成人的CBCT图像。使用CBCT图像的矢状、轴状和冠状切片来评估形状、体积和线性尺寸。结果:蝶鞍整体线性尺寸长8.59±1.49 mm，深7.27±1.16 mm，直径10.24±1.75 mm，体积1499.69±395.5 mm3。蝶鞍长度男性高于女性，差异有统计学意义(p = 0.015)，深度、直径和体积差异无统计学意义(p = 0.015)。蝶鞍最常见的形态为正常形态，最不常见的形态为蝶鞍桥状。长度与直径、体积以及直径与体积的Pearson相关系数在两性中均有统计学意义(p <0.01)。男性的深度与长度、直径、体积均有统计学相关性(p <0.01)。结论:蝶鞍的形状和尺寸可用于法医和法医学。因此，对这一重要结构的全面了解是必要的。

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Medicine-Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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期刊介绍： The Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (IJFMP) is a peer-reviewed and features original articles, reviews and correspondence on subjects that cover practical and theoretical areas of interest relating to the wide range of forensic medicine. Subjects covered include forensic pathology, toxicology, odontology, anthropology, criminalistics, immunochemistry, hemogenetics and forensic aspects of biological science with emphasis on DNA analysis and molecular biology. The publication also features authoritative contributions describing ongoing investigations and innovative solutions to unsolved problems.