Maxillofacial trauma frequently presents with pain, swelling, hemorrhage, and difficulty eating due to fracture or soft-tissue disruption. CT is most informative for complex fractures and dental-alveolar involvement, and it helps plan stabilization and extractions. Plain radiographs can screen for major fractures but may miss subtle components. Ultrasound is limited to soft-tissue evaluation. MRI is reserved […]

Oral cancer presents with persistent nonhealing ulcers, bleeding, and progressive chewing difficulty. Imaging evaluates local invasion into mandible or maxilla and checks for nodal/distant metastasis. CT is typically preferred for mapping bony involvement and staging. Radiographs can show mandibular destruction but are less detailed. MRI helps characterize soft-tissue extent and muscle invasion. Ultrasound is adjunctive […]

Nasal cancer causes progressive nasal obstruction and often unilateral discharge, bleeding, and facial asymmetry. Imaging evaluates tumor extent, turbinate destruction, and involvement of adjacent sinuses and skull base. CT is usually preferred because it shows complex bony anatomy and soft tissue with high detail. MRI can better assess soft tissue spread and intracranial involvement. Radiographs […]

Nasal infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, or secondary to dental disease) create inflammation, discharge, and airway obstruction. Imaging helps evaluate extent, bony involvement, and rule out mass lesions or foreign bodies. CT is best because it shows turbinates, sinus communication, and bony changes with high detail. Plain radiographs can screen but are less sensitive. MRI is […]

Sinus infection produces chronic or acute nasal discharge and obstruction,often complicated by dental or airway disease. Imaging determines sinus involvement and helps identify foreign material, tumor, or dental causes. CT is best for defining sinus opacity, bony changes, and airflow obstruction. Radiographs can suggest sinus disease but are less precise. MRI can help when soft-tissue […]