Oral cancer x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sargun Singh Walia M.B.B.S.[2]; Grammar Reviewer: Natalie Harpenau, B.S.[3]

There are no x-ray findings associated with oral cancer. However, a chest x-ray may be helpful in diagnose metastases to the lungs, a site for spread and metastasis to hilar lymph nodes, ribs, or vertebrae. Jaw radiography may show invasion but may be inadequate to exclude bone invasion.

• There are no x-ray findings associated with oral cancer.
• However, a chest x-ray may be helpful in:
  • Diagnosing metastases to the lungs.
  • Diagnosing a site for second primary carcinoma.
  • As a pre-anesthetic check.
  • Demonstrating metastasis to hilar lymph nodes, ribs, or vertebrae.
• Jaw radiography may also show invasion but can be inadequate by excluding bone invasion.

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