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Panoramic and computed tomographic images of 20 patients with antral m
alignancy were viewed separately and compared to determine the extent
of bony destruction of the sinus walls seen in each film type. This st
udy showed that panoramic radiographs can demonstrate antral malignanc
y at the time of diagnosis in 90% of cases. Panoramic radiographs poss
ess the potential for identifying the need for further diagnostic proc
edures in evaluating the maxillary antrum. Health care workers should
be aware of the value of panoramic radiographs in examining this regio
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