Abstract
Objective:
In this article, we present a 4-step approach to evaluating lymph nodes in the setting of head and neck squamous cell and thyroid carcinoma and highlight important tips and traps.
Conclusion:
The presence and extent of nodal metastases in head and neck cancer has a great impact on treatment and prognosis. Pretreatment CT and MRI of the neck are commonly performed to evaluate for nodal metastases.
MeSH terms
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Carcinoma, Papillary
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology*
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Humans
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Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging
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Lymph Nodes / pathology*
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
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Neck
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Neoplasm Staging
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Thyroid Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*