Head and neck cancer

Michael J Walden; Nafi Aygun

doi:10.1053/j.ro.2012.09.002

Head and neck cancer

Semin Roentgenol. 2013 Jan;48(1):75-86. doi: 10.1053/j.ro.2012.09.002.

Authors

Michael J Walden¹, Nafi Aygun

Affiliation

¹ The Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

PMID: 23158052
DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2012.09.002

Abstract

Cross sectional imaging fills a crucial role in the work up of squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. The radiologist can suggest important considerations in treatment planning and disease prognosis. Key areas of anatomy in radiologic staging are reviewed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods
Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
Radiopharmaceuticals
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

Radiopharmaceuticals
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18