Facial X-ray: What To Think About
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What To Think About
- A computed tomography (CT) scan may be needed to check any problems found on a facial X-ray. CT scans are better than X-rays for some problems, such as severe facial trauma or sinusitis. CT scans are more expensive than facial X-rays and may not be available in some areas. Facial and sinus X-rays may be done if a CT scan is not available. For more information, see the medical test Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face.
- Sometimes your X-ray results may be different because you were tested at a different medical center or earlier test results are not available to compare to the new test findings.
| Last updated: | April 24, 2008 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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