Applications of three-dimensional CT imaging in head and neck pathology

Radiol Clin North Am. 1993 Jan;31(1):181-94.

Abstract

The advantages of three-dimensional (3-D) imaging in the diagnosis of developmental and posttraumatic craniofacial abnormalities is well established. A brief review of this role of 3-D imaging is presented, followed by a discussion of the use of 3-D imaging in various head and neck disorders.

MeSH terms

  • Facial Bones / abnormalities
  • Facial Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Head / diagnostic imaging*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Neck / diagnostic imaging*
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporal Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporomandibular Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*