CT scan of the ear, nose and throat

CT examination of the otolaryngology is a method of examining the otolaryngology by CT. Basic Information Specialist Category: Otolaryngology Examination Category: CT Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Reminder: The patient removes the checked contraindications on the body as required, and lies on the instrument at the request of the doctor for examination. Normal value Check for no abnormalities. Clinical significance 1. For middle ear mastoiditis, especially when combined with cholesteatoma and bone destruction, the extent and extent of the disease can be determined to provide a surgical plan. 2. It can clarify the shape, size, extent, invasion and metastasis of adjacent organs of benign and malignant tumors, and make qualitative diagnosis for some tumors. 3. Can be used for tumor review, observation of efficacy and recurrence. 4. CT is the first choice for laryngeal injury, which can identify hematoma and edema; it can also observe the damage-necrosis, fibrosis and atrophy, and narrowing of the lumen after radiotherapy. 5. Congenital diseases of the ear, especially congenital malformations of the middle ear and inner ear, CT can help to confirm the diagnosis. Applicable to: 1. Ear congenital diseases; 2. Otolaryngeal inflammatory diseases; 3. Otolaryngeal tumors; 4. Otolaryngeal injuries. Precautions 1. Soft tissue inflammation and tumor density are similarly identified. 2. It is difficult to judge the extent and boundary of the lesion when the enhancement effect of the invasive lesion is not significant. 3. The artifacts of teeth and metal fillers are very disturbing to the display of small pathogens. Inspection process The patient removes the checked contraindications on the body as required, and lies on the instrument at the request of the doctor, undergoes an examination, and finds the pathological features after obtaining the image. Not suitable for the crowd Pregnant women. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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