Abstract
Role of Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging in the diagnosis and Treatment of Osteomyelitis of the Jaws
Highlights
Radiological and Imaging techniques play a key role in the early diagnosis and follow up of inflammatory conditions of the skeleton [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]
Imaging of osteomyelitis is accomplished by conventional radiography, supplemented as needed by Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Radionucleide Bone Scanning to know the extension of the lesion
On conventional radiographs periosteal reactions consist of a predominantly single layered, linear radiopacity separated by a lucent line from the mandibular cortical bone
Summary
Radiological and Imaging techniques play a key role in the early diagnosis and follow up of inflammatory conditions of the skeleton [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]. Imaging of osteomyelitis is accomplished by conventional radiography, supplemented as needed by Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Radionucleide Bone Scanning to know the extension of the lesion. The significance of radiological evaluation is twofold a) To differentiate osteomyelitis from other conditions that show similar signs and symptoms and b) To check the progress of the disease and its response to the treatment [2,6]. Adequate and rational application of radiology and imaging is directed to recognize, delineate and confirm a local source and extent of infection of the lower or upper jaw [2,3,4].
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