- Offers a comprehensive overview of imaging findings in patients with head and neck neoplasms
- Explains the clinical relevance of imaging findings
- Includes numerous high-quality, state of the art images
This book is a comprehensive guide to imaging as a crucial part of the multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancer management.
Readers will find a detailed 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. Full account is taken of the rapid technological developments of recent years, with explanation of the potential applications, limitations, and advantages of existing and evolving imaging technologies – vital knowledge for all members of the multidisciplinary team. The authors are recognized experts in the field, and numerous high-quality images are included.
This third edition includes information on the latest imaging developments in this area as well as the most recent staging classification of head and neck cancer.
Table of Contents- Epidemiology, Pathology, Risk Factors, and Natural History of Head and Neck Neoplasms.-
- Clinical and Endoscopic Examination of the Head and Neck.-
- Imaging Techniques.-
- Laryngeal Neoplasms.-
- Neoplasms of the Hypopharynx and Proximal Esophagus.-
- Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity.-
- Neoplasms of the Oropharynx.-
- Neoplasms of the Nasopharynx.-
- Parapharyngeal Space Neoplasms.-
- Masticator Space Neoplasms.-
- Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Cavities.-
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms.-
- Skull Base Neoplasms.-
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Neoplasms.-
- Neck Nodal Disease.-
- Neck Lymphoma.-
- PET in Head and Neck Cancer.-
- Use of Imaging Data in Radiotherapy Planning of Head and Neck Cancer.
