Diagnostics in Maxillofacial Oncology and Trauma
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 2034
Special Issue Editors
Interests: maxillofacial oncology; salivary gland pathology; head and neck reconstruction; traumatology; skull base fractures; multidisciplinary surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge diagnostic tools and strategies in maxillofacial oncology and trauma. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is vital for the effective management of both neoplastic and traumatic conditions affecting the complex craniofacial region. In oncologic cases, the timely identification of tumor extent, bone invasion, and lymph node involvement is critical for surgical planning and prognosis, while in trauma cases, the precise mapping of fractures and soft tissue injuries is essential for restoring function and aesthetics.
This Special Issue aims to focus on emerging imaging modalities such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), PET/CT, and the application of photon-counting CT (PCCT) in particular, which offers superior resolution and tissue characterization. We also aim to include advances in molecular diagnostics, histopathological assessment, and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies that support automated interpretation, radiomics, and integrated decision-making.
Furthermore, this Special Issue seeks to address the ongoing challenges in early detection, differential diagnosis, and individualized preoperative planning, especially in complex tumor cases or polytrauma. Contributions highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration between radiologists, maxillofacial surgeons, pathologists, and data scientists are strongly encouraged. Original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and well-documented clinical case series are welcome to be submitted, particularly those that aim to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and the overall quality of patient care in the field of maxillofacial medicine.
Dr. Ioanna Kalaitsidou
Prof. Dr. Benoît Schaller
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- maxillofacial diagnostics
- craniofacial trauma
- oral and maxillofacial oncology
- artificial intelligence in imaging
- photon-counting CT (PCCT)
- molecular biomarkers
- histopathology
- radiomics
- multimodal imaging
- preoperative planning
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