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== Overview == | |||
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== X Ray == | |||
* There are no x-ray findings associated with oral cancer. | |||
* However, a chest x-ray may be helpful in: | |||
** To diagnose Metastases in the lungs. | |||
** To diagnose a site for second primary carcinomas. | |||
** As a preanesthetic check | |||
** To demonstrate metastasis to hilar lymph nodes, ribs, or vertebrae. | |||
* Jaw radiography may show invasion but may be inadequate to exclude bone invasion. | |||
{{Oral cancer}} | {{Oral cancer}} | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 5 February 2018
Overview
X Ray
- There are no x-ray findings associated with oral cancer.
- However, a chest x-ray may be helpful in:
- To diagnose Metastases in the lungs.
- To diagnose a site for second primary carcinomas.
- As a preanesthetic check
- To demonstrate metastasis to hilar lymph nodes, ribs, or vertebrae.
- Jaw radiography may show invasion but may be inadequate to exclude bone invasion.
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