Imaging of the larynx and hypopharynx.
Eur J Radiol
; 66(3): 460-79, 2008 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this article is to review currently used imaging protocols for the evaluation of pathologic conditions of the larynx and hypopharynx, to describe key anatomic structures in the larynx and hypopharynx that are relevant to tumor spread and to discuss the clinical role of Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and PET CT in the pretherapeutic workup and posttherapeutic follow-up of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of this region. A detailed discussion of the characteristic neoplastic submucosal invasion patterns, including extension to the preepiglottic space, paraglottic space and laryngeal cartilages and the implications of imaging for tumor staging and treatment planning is provided. The present article also reviews less common tumors of this region, such as chondrosarcoma, lymphoma, minor salivary gland tumors and lipoma. As the majority of non-neoplastic conditions do not require imaging the role of CT and MRI is discussed in some particular situations, such as to delineate cysts and laryngoceles, abscess formation in inflammatory conditions, to evaluate laryngeal and hypopharyngeal involvement in granulomatous and autoimmune diseases, and to evaluate the extent of laryngeal fractures due to severe blunt trauma.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diagnóstico por Imagen
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Enfermedades Faríngeas
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Enfermedades de la Laringe
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Eur J Radiol
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza