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==Overview== | |||
On Head x ray, salivary gland tumors is characterized by [finding 1], [finding 2], [finding 3]. | |||
==Head x ray== | |||
If you have a lump or swelling near your jaw you may have X-rays of your jaw and teeth. This may be a normal X-ray or a special X-ray called an orthopantomogram (OPG or OPT). This type of X-ray takes pictures right around the upper jawbone (maxilla) and lower jawbone (mandible). It can pick up any signs of cancer or other problems in the jaw or teeth which may cause a lump in and around these bones. Your doctor may call it a Panorex scan. | |||
Panorex- Panorex is a rotating, or panoramic, x-ray of the lower and upper jawbones to detect cancer or evaluate teeth before cancer treatment. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
On Head x ray, salivary gland tumors is characterized by [finding 1], [finding 2], [finding 3].
Head x ray
If you have a lump or swelling near your jaw you may have X-rays of your jaw and teeth. This may be a normal X-ray or a special X-ray called an orthopantomogram (OPG or OPT). This type of X-ray takes pictures right around the upper jawbone (maxilla) and lower jawbone (mandible). It can pick up any signs of cancer or other problems in the jaw or teeth which may cause a lump in and around these bones. Your doctor may call it a Panorex scan. Panorex- Panorex is a rotating, or panoramic, x-ray of the lower and upper jawbones to detect cancer or evaluate teeth before cancer treatment.