Non-oncologic imaging of the oral cavity and jaws

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2008 Feb;41(1):103-37, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2007.10.009.

Abstract

The unique and specialized structures of the oral cavity and jaws give rise to a myriad of diverse developmental, inflammatory, and benign lesions or conditions. This article reviews the imaging of common lesions and their variants, and reviews several rare but important lesions. Guidelines and algorithms for approaching the differential diagnosis are provided.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Choristoma / diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Humans
  • Jaw Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Jaw Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Mouth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Odontogenic Cysts / diagnosis
  • Odontogenic Tumors / diagnosis
  • Salivary Gland Diseases / diagnosis
  • Tongue Diseases / diagnosis