NEURORADIOLOGY and HEAD and NECK IMAGING

Head and Neck Cancer Imaging

Imaging is crucial in the multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancer management. The rapid technological development of recent years makes it necessary for all members of the multidisciplinary team to understand the potential applications, limitations, and advantages of existing and evolving imaging technologies. It is equally important that the radiologist has sufficient clinical background knowledge to understand the clinical significance of imaging findings. This book provides an overview of the findings obtained using different imaging techniques during the evaluation of head and neck neoplasms, both before and after therapy. All anatomic areas in the head and neck are covered, and the impact of imaging on patient management is discussed in detail. The authors are recognized experts in the field, and numerous high-quality images are included. This second edition provides information on the latest imaging developments in this area, including the application of PET-CT and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.

Table of contents :

Front Matter....Pages i-xiv

Introduction: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Pathology, and Natural History of Head and Neck Neoplasms....Pages 1-17

Clinical and Endoscopic Examination of the Head and Neck....Pages 19-32

Imaging Techniques....Pages 33-54

Laryngeal Neoplasms....Pages 55-95

Hypopharynx and Proximal Esophagus....Pages 97-121

Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity....Pages 123-146

Neoplasms of the Oropharynx....Pages 147-162

Neoplasms of the Nasopharynx....Pages 163-179

Parapharyngeal Space Neoplasms....Pages 181-194

Malignant Lesions of the Masticator Space....Pages 195-205