THE ROLE OF 3-DIMENSIONAL SPIRAL COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY IN ORAL METASTASES

We present the spiral 2DCT and 3DCT imaging findings in two patients w ith oral metastases, one with breast and the other with prostate cance r. In order to demonstrate the contribution of these techniques in the evaluation and treatment planning of such lesions. 3DCT can help to d efine further the extent of osteolytic involvement noted on initial 2D CT images, allowing better localization and visualization of the anato mical regions involved. We conclude that 3DCT is a useful adjunct for the management of maxillofacial tumors involving bone.