Kasat Paschyanti R, Parihar Pratapsingh, Kashikar Shivali V, Sachani Pratiksha, Shrivastava Priyal, Pradeep Utkarsh, Mapari Smruti A, Bedi Gautam N
Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 7;16(7):e64045. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64045. eCollection 2024 Jul.
Early detection of oral cavity malignancies is essential for improving treatment outcomes and patient survival rates. Diagnostic imaging, particularly computed tomography (CT), plays a pivotal role in the early identification and detailed assessment of these malignancies. This comprehensive review explores the advancements in CT imaging and its application in diagnosing oral cavity cancers. It discusses the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity, the clinical characteristics of common malignancies, and the principles and protocols of CT imaging. The review highlights the diagnostic features of oral malignancies on CT, including distinguishing benign from malignant lesions and staging criteria. Emerging technologies, such as higher-resolution imaging, integration with other modalities, and the potential of artificial intelligence, are examined for their role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy. The clinical implications, challenges, and future directions in the use of CT imaging for oral cavity malignancies are also discussed. This review underscores the importance of continued research and technological advancements in optimizing the use of CT for early detection and effective management of oral cavity cancers.
早期发现口腔恶性肿瘤对于改善治疗效果和提高患者生存率至关重要。诊断成像，尤其是计算机断层扫描（CT），在这些恶性肿瘤的早期识别和详细评估中起着关键作用。这篇综述探讨了CT成像的进展及其在口腔癌诊断中的应用。它讨论了口腔的解剖学和生理学、常见恶性肿瘤的临床特征以及CT成像的原理和方案。该综述强调了口腔恶性肿瘤在CT上的诊断特征，包括区分良性和恶性病变以及分期标准。还研究了诸如高分辨率成像、与其他模态的整合以及人工智能的潜力等新兴技术在提高诊断准确性方面的作用。此外，还讨论了CT成像在口腔恶性肿瘤应用中的临床意义、挑战和未来方向。这篇综述强调了持续研究和技术进步对于优化CT在口腔癌早期检测和有效管理中的应用的重要性。
