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Imaging diagnosis of the oral cavity

Diagnóstico por imagem da cavidade oral

Ricardo Pires de Souza, Silvia Regina Pagotto, Ademar José de Oliveira Paes Junior, Aldemir Humberto Soares, Abrão Rapoport



ABSTRACT

Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are important additional methods for the diagnosis of oral cavity diseases. The technical aspects of both methods are discussed including their advantages and limitations. The anatomy of the oral cavity is reviewed as well as some characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma, which is the most frequent neoplasia in this region.

Keywords: Oral cavity, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging

RESUMO

A ressonância magnética e a tomografia computadorizada são importantes métodos de exames complementares para o diagnóstico das doenças da cavidade oral. Aspectos técnicos de cada método são discutidos, assim como suas vantagens e limitações. A anatomia da cavidade oral é revista, assim como alguns aspectos do carcinoma de células escamosas, que é a neoplasia maligna mais freqüente dessa região.

Palavras-chave: Cavidade oral, Tomografia computadorizada, Ressonância magnética


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