Computed Tomography Versus Magnetic Resonance in Head and Neck Cancer: When to Use What and Image Optimization Strategies

Amy Juliano; Gul Moonis

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2017.08.005

Computed Tomography Versus Magnetic Resonance in Head and Neck Cancer: When to Use What and Image Optimization Strategies

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2018 Feb;26(1):63-84. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2017.08.005. Epub 2017 Oct 18.

Authors

Amy Juliano¹, Gul Moonis²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.

PMID: 29128007
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2017.08.005

Abstract

This article provides a practical overview of head and neck cancers, outlining an approach to evaluating these lesions and optimizing imaging strategies. Recognition of key anatomic landmarks as suggested by American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) tumor, node, metastasis (TNM) criteria is emphasized. Further, the recently updated eighth edition of the AJCC staging manual has introduced some modifications that influence the TNM staging. These modifications are discussed throughout the article to provide an updated review on head and neck cancer.

Keywords: AJCC TNM; Anatomic landmarks; Head and neck cancer.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Head / diagnostic imaging
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Neck / diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*