High-resolution computed tomography of paragangliomas of the head and neck

• Published in: The Journal of computed tomography Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 197 - 202
• Main Authors: Swartz, Joel D., Korsvik, Holly
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Baltimore, MD Elsevier Inc 01.07.1984; University Park Press
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Biological and medical sciences; Carotid Body Tumor - diagnostic imaging; Diatrizoate Meglumine; Ear Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Ear, computed tomography; Ear, neoplasms; Female; Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Humans; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Neck, computed tomography; Neck, neoplasms; Otorhinolaryngology (head neck, general aspects and miscellaneous); Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology; Paraganglioma - diagnostic imaging; Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - diagnostic imaging; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Neck, computed tomography; Ear, computed tomography; Neck, neoplasms; Ear, neoplasms; Human; Neurogenic tumor; Radiodiagnosis; Chemodectoma; Head and neck; ENT disease; Tumor; Computerized axial tomography

High-resolution computed tomography with intravenous contrast enhancement is the initial procedure performed on individuals who present with signs and symptoms of a paraganglioma of the head and neck. Clinical information about these entities is reviewed and technical considerations are discussed.