Middle Cranial Fossa Expansion Identified on Implant Evaluation

A 64-year-old male was referred for implant placement evaluation at the #7 site. During full-volume review, the radiologist identified expansion of the middle cranial fossa. The radiologist contacted the referring practice to discuss the finding, and the clinician noted they had not been aware that the brain was included in the field of view. The finding was determined to be a slow-growing, benign brain tumor. This case illustrates the value of comprehensive CBCT review beyond the area of clinical interest.