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This chapter summarizes a review of previous and current knowledge of diagnostic imaging modalities of head and neck cancer. A quick analysis of each modality will be presented. Recent modalities like positron emission tomography – computed tomography PET-CT, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be discussed with more details through case presentations. The role of imaging in treatment planning and post-treatment outcomes will also be highlighted.
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Abbreviations
- PET-CT:
-
Positron emission tomography – computed tomography
- MRI:
-
Magnetic resonance imaging
- USG:
-
Ultrasonography
- PACS:
-
Picture archiving and communication system
- FNAC:
-
Fine needle aspiration cytology
- LN:
-
Lymph node
- DW:
-
Diffusion weighted
- MIP:
-
Maximum intensity projection
- HNSCCA:
-
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
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Bassiony, M., Aydogan, B., Radosevich, J.A. (2013). Diagnostic Imaging Considerations. In: Radosevich, J. (eds) Head & Neck Cancer: Current Perspectives, Advances, and Challenges. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5827-8_19
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