CT evaluation of mandibular osteomyelitis

Comparison of conventional radiography and computed tomography as aids in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis in 11 foals

“…In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of published reports detailing the use of CT in cases affecting foals . Despite numerous subjective reports on the efficacy of CT to diagnose osteomyelitis in adult horses, there are none that offer a quantitative assessment and to the authors’ knowledge there are no publications that are exclusively dealing with foals.…”

“…CT can detect very small sequestra, osseous tracts and depict intraosseous gas, a finding that, although not common, can be indicative of osteomyelitis that is not apparent on conventional radiographs . Furthermore, CT can be used to assist in placement of intraosseous medications, as well as providing the ability to track more accurately the progression of disease and response to medication . The historical disadvantages of CT have included the need for general anaesthesia (GA), limited access and an increased cost for the client .…”

Role of Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging in the diagnosis and Treatment of Osteomyelitis of the Jaws

“…Further it also helps to recognize whether it is soft tissue or hard tissue infection and helps to differentially diagnose the lesion from similar lesions [5][6][7][8][9]. Sometimes the clinical presentation of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of the jaws will look alike squamous carcinoma of the jaws.…”

Role of Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging in the diagnosis and Treatment of Osteomyelitis of the Jaws

“…extent of infection of the lower or upper jaw [2][3][4]. Further it also helps to recognize whether it is soft tissue or hard tissue infection and helps to differentially diagnose the lesion from similar lesions [5][6][7][8][9]. Sometimes the clinical presentation of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of the jaws will look alike squamous carcinoma of the jaws.…”