title: Use of a miniaturized detector in facial bone scanning.
abstract: A high resolution cadmium telluride probe was used in conjunction with standard bone imaging methods in two cases of facial asymmetry. The probe improved localization of the abnormalities and led to rational treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002104:Cadmium; D005146:Facial Asymmetry; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010027:Osteotomy; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation; D012666:Semiconductors
chemical_list: D002104:Cadmium