Magnetic resonance imaging of oropharyngeal cancer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool for cross-sectional analysis of head and neck anatomy and pathology. This is especially true with regard to oropharyngeal neoplasms, where soft tissue spread, nodal disease, perineural extension, and osseous involvement may significantly alter ther...

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Published inTopics in magnetic resonance imaging Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 237 - 242
Main Authors Zima, Aaron J, Wesolowski, Jeffrey R, Ibrahim, Mohannad, Lassig, Amy Anne Donatelli, Lassig, Jeffery, Mukherji, Suresh K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2007
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Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neoplasm Staging
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms - classification
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms - therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool for cross-sectional analysis of head and neck anatomy and pathology. This is especially true with regard to oropharyngeal neoplasms, where soft tissue spread, nodal disease, perineural extension, and osseous involvement may significantly alter therapy and prognosis. In this article, we will provide a background on oropharyngeal cancers and MRI techniques and strategies, describing potential advantages of MRI with regard to particular anatomic subsites of the oropharynx. Future imaging trends in perfusion and diffusion MRI of such cancers are also discussed.
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ISSN:0899-3459
DOI:10.1097/RMR.0b013e318157112a