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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of oral cancer. CT scan can provide information about the size, shape and position of any [[tumor]] and may help identify enlarged [[lymph nodes]]. | Neck [[CT scan]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of oral cancer. [[CT scan]] can provide information about the size, shape and position of any [[tumor]], and may help identify enlarged [[lymph nodes]]. | ||
==CT findings== | ==CT findings== | ||
* A [[CT scan]] can provide information about the size, shape and position of any [[tumor]] and may help identify enlarged [[lymph nodes]]. | * A [[CT scan]] can provide information about the size, shape and position of any [[tumor]] and may help identify enlarged [[lymph nodes]]. | ||
* CT scan may be done for a number of reasons both before and after a cancer diagnosis, which include: | * [[CT scan]] may be done for a number of reasons both before and after a cancer diagnosis, which include: | ||
** To diagnose oral cancer. | ** To diagnose oral cancer. | ||
** To learn how far cancer may have spread. | ** To learn how far cancer may have spread. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sargun Singh Walia M.B.B.S.[2]Simrat Sarai, M.D. [3]
Overview
Neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of oral cancer. CT scan can provide information about the size, shape and position of any tumor, and may help identify enlarged lymph nodes.
CT findings
- A CT scan can provide information about the size, shape and position of any tumor and may help identify enlarged lymph nodes.
- CT scan may be done for a number of reasons both before and after a cancer diagnosis, which include:
- To diagnose oral cancer.
- To learn how far cancer may have spread.
- To help determine if treatment has been effective.
- To look for possible signs of cancer recurrence after treatment.
CT scan showing squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa Source:Radiopedia.org[1]
References
- ↑ Case courtesy of Dr Ayush Goel, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/24845">rID: 24845</a>
- ↑ Case courtesy of Dr Roberto Schubert, <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/">Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href="https://radiopaedia.org/cases/14039">rID: 14039</a>