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X-rays of jaw and teeth may be diagnostic of salivary gland tumor. | X-rays of jaw and teeth may be diagnostic of salivary gland tumor. | ||
==Head x ray== | ==Head x ray== | ||
[[X-rays]] of [[jaw]] and [[teeth]] may be done if there is a lump or swelling near the jaw. This may be a special X-ray called an [[orthopantomogram]] (OPT or OPG) or a normal X-ray. This X-ray takes pictures right around the [[maxilla]] and [[mandible]]. It can pick up any signs of cancer or other problems in the teeth or jaw which may cause a lump in and around these bones. It is called a Panorex scan. An x-ray of the chest may be done to see if the cancer has spread to your lungs. | [[X-rays]] of [[jaw]] and [[teeth]] may be done if there is a lump or swelling near the jaw. This may be a special X-ray called an [[orthopantomogram]] (OPT or OPG) or a normal X-ray. This X-ray takes pictures right around the [[maxilla]] and [[mandible]]. It can pick up any signs of cancer or other problems in the teeth or jaw which may cause a lump in and around these bones. It is called a Panorex scan. An x-ray of the chest may be done to see if the cancer has spread to your lungs. An x-ray of the chest may also be done to see if the cancer has spread to the lungs. | ||
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X-rays of jaw and teeth may be diagnostic of salivary gland tumor.
Head x ray
X-rays of jaw and teeth may be done if there is a lump or swelling near the jaw. This may be a special X-ray called an orthopantomogram (OPT or OPG) or a normal X-ray. This X-ray takes pictures right around the maxilla and mandible. It can pick up any signs of cancer or other problems in the teeth or jaw which may cause a lump in and around these bones. It is called a Panorex scan. An x-ray of the chest may be done to see if the cancer has spread to your lungs. An x-ray of the chest may also be done to see if the cancer has spread to the lungs.