At Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, with advanced, NABL & NABH-accredited radiology and diagnostic imaging services, you can get your CECT Face. This is a computed tomography (CT) imaging procedure of the facial bones, soft tissues, and other surrounding bones and soft tissues which can be useful for doctors when an investigation of facial infection, swelling, mass or traumatic injury is clinically indicated, and for evaluating selected abnormalities.

About CECT Face (Sagittal)

CECT Face (Sagittal) is a specialized computed tomography scan procedure using a special dye that is injected into a vein to look at certain problems of the face and nearby areas. Sagittal images offer a side-on look and can be useful for doctors to determine anatomical relationships and/or the severity of some abnormalities in the soft-tissue or structure. Selected lesions, inflammatory changes, fluid collections, and/or vascular structures may be better appreciated with contrast enhancement. The examination protocol and scan coverage depends on the clinical indication and doctor's prescription.

What is CECT Face (Sagittal)?

The examination takes a series of x-rays and processes them through computer software to create detailed "cross section" images of the facial regions. A contrast material that contains iodine is given through a vein to help the blood vessels of areas or abnormalities show up better. Images of the facial structures are taken on the sagittal plane (slanting side view). These may be used in conjunction with axial and coronal images to help to develop a complete picture. Depending on the clinical need, other images planes/cuts/reconstructions may be generated. Examine with CECT would probably be used if it was anticipated that enhancement would give more diagnostic information. In some facial bone injuries, routine assessment of the injury might instead necessitate a non-contrast CT imaging procedure.

Common Reasons for CECT Face (Sagittal)

• Facial Swelling: Assessment of about swelling in facial soft tissues, that has occurred spontaneously or for some unexplained reason.
• Assessment of selected facial infections and possible extension to other structures of the face (suspected infection).
• Abscess (Fluid Collection): investigation of suspected collection where appropriate not to exclude contrast images.
• Evaluation of abnormal growth or lesion in the face - Soft-Tissue Masses.
• Facial Trauma: Exam of specific injuries - additional soft tissue information required.
• Investigations: inflammatory conditions – Investigation of selected inflammatory changes affecting tissues in the face.
• Persistent Facial Pain: Further evaluation when there is a suggestion that there is a structural abnormality as assessed by clinical findings.
• Abnormal Previous Imaging: Other description of any abnormality seen on previous computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or another past exam.
• Postoperative Assessment: Investigation of some changes that occur after surgery or complications (suspected).
• Treatment Planning: Evaluation of the extent and location of some facial deformities before treatment or surgery.

Conditions Evaluated

Facial Soft-Tissue Abnormalities

Detailed images of facial muscles, subcutaneous tissues, and other soft tissue structures can be acquired by CECT. Selected abnormalities may be better characterized, and correlations may be drawn regarding their relationship to other surrounding anatomy with the use of contrast enhancement.

Facial Infections and Inflammation

Selected infections and inflammatory processes affecting the face can be assessed with the examination, especially if there is concern about spread of infection and inflammation to neighbouring tissues. Findings are taken with clinical symptoms/exam findings.

Abscesses and Fluid Collections

Contrast-enhanced CT could be useful to help confirm if there is a possible collection from an abscess and the location and surrounding tissue changes of the collection. More medical tests could be required to help identify the best course of treatment.

Facial Bone Abnormalities

CT offers detailed visualization of facial bones, including maxillary, zygomatic bones, nasal bones, and other bones in the region covered by the scan. It can be useful in determining the identification of fractures and selected abnormalities of the structure, with the choice of the setting depending on the suspected disorder.

Maxillary and Adjacent Sinus Changes

With the scope of the scan limited to the area, the scan may show abnormalities of the maxillary sinuses or tissues. If one's main concern is routine sinus disease, then a workup of the paranasal sinuses that is specific for that purpose is more appropriate.

Post-Traumatic Changes

If you have facial injuries, CT might be useful to evaluate some bone and soft-tissue abnormalities. The specifics of scan coverage and imaging protocol depend on the injury and clinical indication suspected.

Postoperative Changes

In certain cases, such as post-operative abnormalities such as suspected infection, fluid collections, or other abnormalities of the facial area, CECT may be recommended to investigate these abnormalities.

Extension into Adjacent Structures

Images taken with contrast may be useful to determine if selected concurrently diagnosed infections and/or lesions have invaded adjacent tissues in the area scanned. This information can help inform additional investigation/treatment planning.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre, offering state-of-the-art facilities in the field of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology in a single centre. Our imaging encompasses all aspects of the appropriate examination protocols, quality image collection, patients' comfort level, and thorough reporting of images collected.

Book Your CECT Face (Sagittal)

For a CT scan called CECT Face (Sagittal), please get in touch with Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy if you have your doctor's recommendation to have the procedure. Take your medications, previous computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, medical consultation notes, and other pertinent medical records if available. Before a person has an imaging study, they should notify the imaging staff if they have had any previous reaction to iodinated contrast, kidney disease, thyroid problems, any other medications they are currently taking, or if they are pregnant.