title: [Value of computed tomography in tumor processes and tumor-like diseases in the maxillofacial region].
abstract: The usefulness of computed tomography is assessed based on findings from 24 patients with space occupying lesions of the bone structures of the face and sinuses. Fine needle biopsy performed under CT guidance facilitates cytological and histologic diagnosis. Computed tomography is especially valuable for staging tumor extent in the context of therapy planning but is also useful in detecting local recurrences. Complications of the procedure are also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005359:Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Aussagewert der Computertomographie bei tumorösen Prozessen und tumorähnlichen Erkrankungsbildern im Bereich des Gesichtsschädels.