[Computer tomography and its use in orofacial oncology]

The authors communicate their experience with the application of CT in the diagnosis of neoplasms in orofacial region. The examinations were done with the head CT apparatus of 2nd generation. Indications for this examination are defined in the following areas: 1) retromaxillary, 2) paranasal sinuses, 3) orbits, 4) parotid glands, 5) cranial base, 6) malformation diseases, 7) mandibular joint, 8) lower region of the face and neck, 9) cervical nodes, 10) tumours extensive in volume. The authors present an analysis of results of 63 examinations in 57 patients with tumorous diseases.