Imaging of cysts and odontogenic tumors of the jaw. Definition and classification.
For the evaluation of jaw cysts and odontogenic tumors, the radiologic examinations include conventional films, computed tomographic (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance (MR) images. The indications for these radiologic methods are discussed along with the radiologic findings for the various cysts and tumors described. The differential diagnosis of these lesions is also included in the discussion.
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Department of Radiology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed