Cysts

Research from Osaka University has provided new information about cysts

Published in Medical Imaging Week, May 30th, 2009

Current study results from the report, 'Postoperative maxillary cysts: magnetic resonance imaging compared with computerized tomography,' have been published. "The aim was to investigate magnetic resonance (MR) and computerized tomography (CT) images and compare MR and CT image features of postoperative maxillary cysts (POMC). We retrospectively evaluated MR and CT images of 7 POMC patients," scientists in Suita, Japan report.

"Number of the cysts, border, bone expansion, CT value, signal intensity, and contrast enhancement were observed. On CT images, 15 cysts were detected. Fourteen cysts showed smooth border. Bone expansion was found in 10 cysts. Mean CT value of...

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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2009-05-30)

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