X-RAY EXAMINATION OF PATIENTS WITH TUMORS AND TUMOR-LIKE FORMATIONS OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL AREA

Abstract

Aim. To study tumors and tumor-like formations of the maxillofacial area using computer technologies. Material and methods. The analysis of a study of 94 patients in the age of 18 - 60 with tumors and tumor-like formations of the maxillofacial area was conducted. X-ray examination of patients was made using modern computer technologies. Results. All 94 patients, before and after surgery underwent 192 x-ray examinations including multislice computed tomography (MSCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and orthopathography (OPG). The findings are: odontogenic tumors of the jaws (ameloblastoma - 32 (34.0%), odontoma - 21 (22.4%)); osteogenic tumors (osteoblastoclastoma - 17 (18.1%), osteoma - 13 (13.8%)); cystic masses of the jaws - 11 (11.7%). Conclusion. Usage of modern computer technologies on a basis of MRI, MSCT, and OPG plays a big role in a diagnostics of pathologic processes of maxillofacial area, including tumors and tumor-like formations. It significantly increases the quality of information, that allows specialists to conduct more effective treatment, clearly plan the scope of operation in this category of patients.