Epstein J B, Waisglass M, Bhimji S, Le N, Stevenson-Moore P
Diagnostic Imaging, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada.
Eur J Cancer B Oral Oncol. 1996 May;32B(3):191-201. doi: 10.1016/0964-1955(95)00069-0.
Panoramic and computed tomographic images of 20 patients with antral malignancy were viewed separately and compared to determine the extent of bony destruction of the sinus walls seen in each film type. This study showed that panoramic radiographs can demonstrate antral malignancy at the time of diagnosis in 90% of cases. Panoramic radiographs possess the potential for identifying the need for further diagnostic procedures in evaluating the maxillary antrum. Health care workers should be aware of the value of panoramic radiographs in examining this region.
