Facial X-ray: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
A facial or sinus X-ray may be done to:
- Find problems of the sinuses of the face and nose, such as sinusitis or abnormal growths (polyps or tumors).
- Find fractures of the facial bones and nose.
- Check the bones around the eye (orbital cavity).
- Check the sinuses before surgery.
- Check for metal objects around the eyes before a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test.
- Look for the cause of pain in the face.
| 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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