Table 1:

Indications for neck CT imaging (n = 170)

IndicationNo.
Squamous cell carcinoma107
    Primary staging or detection of suspected squamous cell carcinoma66
    Follow-up to detect tumor recurrence41
Lymphoma40
    Primary staging or detection of suspected lymphoma19
    Follow-up to detect lymphoma recurrence21
Benign conditions23
    Suspected benign cervical mass (eg, Warthin tumor, adenoma)5
    Suspected cervical abscess13
    Suspected sialadenitis3
    Suspected branchial cleft cyst2