Facial X-ray

Sinus X-Ray, X-Ray, Face, X-Ray, Sinus

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• If you cannot remain still during the test. The pictures may not be clear.
• If you have a possible neck injury. In this case, it may not be possible to do a complete series of facial X-rays.
• If you have a false eye (prosthetic eye) or other artificial or metal objects around the face. These can make a shadow on the X-ray picture that hides part of the bones.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: April 24, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology
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