Computed tomography of the tongue and floor of the mouth

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.143.2.7071353· OSTI ID:5176106

Larsson, S G; Mancuso, A; Hanafee, W

The anatomy of the tongue and floor of the mouth is readily discernible by computed tomography (CT) because of low-density fascial planes that outline the extrinsic musculature, lingual arteries, and hypoglossal nerves. Although the tongue is accessible to the examining finger, few patients can tolerate a detailed palpation. In planning for a partial glossectomy, CT scanning aids the surgeon who must be sure that the tumor is unilateral or that at least one lingual artery and one hypoglossal nerve can be preserved. The CT scans of 30 patients were reviewed for background anatomy. Pathologic changes are summarized for 16 extrinsic lesions and 11 intrinsic tumors. The status of the midline could be confirmed in 28 of the 30 patients. The fascial plane distortions by malignant intrinsic and extrinsic lesions are discussed.

• Research Organization: UCLA Center for the Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA
• OSTI ID: 5176106
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 143:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ANATOMY
BODY
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
CONTRAST MEDIA
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
IONIZING RADIATIONS
NEOPLASMS
ORAL CAVITY
ORGANS
PATHOLOGY
PATIENTS
RADIATIONS
TOMOGRAPHY
TONGUE
X RADIATION