Health Dictionary
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Oral cancer x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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.
X Ray
X Ray
- 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.
References
References
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]