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3 sie 2016 · This article seeks to give an overview of the various cross-sectional imaging modalities used in the evaluation of head and neck cancers. It briefly describes the anatomy of the extracranial head and neck and the role of imaging as well as the imaging appearance of tumours and their extension to lymph nodes, bone and surrounding tissue.
1 gru 2016 · Imaging is performed by cross-sectional modalities like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and positron emission tomography-computed tomography, usually with...
3 paź 2019 · Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, optical imaging modality, which enables cross-sectional and three-dimensional tomographic imaging of tissue microstructure with a resolution...
1 sie 2018 · CT and MR imaging are essential cross-sectional imaging modalities for assessment of temporal bone anatomy and pathology. The choice of CT versus MR depends on the structures and the disease processes that require assessment, delineation, and characterization.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent modality for assessing the soft tissue extent of the primary tumour. Its main advantage is in assessing deep infiltration. Together with the mucosal extent visible on clinical inspection, this is used to determine the T stage.
22 wrz 2020 · Common applications of MRI include diagnostic evaluation of sensorineural hearing loss, assessment of cochlear implant candidacy, monitoring for residual or recurrent cholesteatoma within the tympanomastoid space, and monitoring for vestibular schwannoma within the inner auditory canal or cerebellopontine angle.
Cross-sectional imaging has a central role to play in the management of patients with malignant disease and is used at all points along the patient care pathway: In the initial diagnosis and the staging of disease extent. For monitoring response to treatment. For evaluation of any residual mass after treatment.
