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Oral Cancer | Mouth Cancer - Glossary

Dr. Reeja Tharu
Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D , Vaishali Gokulakrishnan
Dr. Sunil Shroff
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)
Last Updated on Oct 23, 2017
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CT Scan: It is an advanced diagnostic technique using x-rays to three dimensionally identify the site and extent of a lesion.

MRI: It is more advanced technique, which uses magnetic force to diagnose both bony and soft tissue lesions.
Published on Mar 03, 2016
Last Updated on Oct 23, 2017

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