title: Diagnostic Imaging of Malignant Tumors in the Orofacial Region.
abstract: Though rare, malignancies of the orofacial region often have serious consequences. Malignancies of the orofacial region are typically discovered during a clinical examination or from a patient complaint. Initial discovery from a radiograph is rare. Three-dimensional imaging using advanced imaging techniques often provides adequate information about the aggressive nature of a lesion. Radiographically based imaging demonstrates mainly hard-tissue destruction and, rarely, bone deposition. MRI provides excellent visualization of soft-tissue densities without using ionizing radiation. Functional imaging is used to visualize increased metabolic activity associated with malignancies, and is excellent for determining the metastatic spread of a lesion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07101, USA. Electronic address: steven.singer@sdm.rutgers.edu.
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07101, USA.
authors.forename: Adriana G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Creanga
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009369:Neoplasms; D011859:Radiography; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
keywords: Clinical correlations; Diagnosis; Malignancy; Radiographic features; Tumors