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Head and neck lesions. Radiologic-pathologic correlations

D M Yousem1, K T Montone

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA. yousem@oasis.rad.upenn.edu

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|September 25, 1998
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Radiologists use imaging like CT and MR imaging to study head and neck lesions. While these methods help characterize lesions, biopsy is often needed for a definitive diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Correlation of imaging findings with histopathology is crucial for evaluating diagnostic modalities.
  • Head and neck lesions present unique challenges in radiological assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of imaging techniques in characterizing and outlining head and neck lesions.
  • To define the strengths and limitations of the radiologist's imaging armamentarium.

Main Methods:

  • Review of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging characteristics of head and neck lesions.
  • Comparison of imaging findings with histopathologic examination results.

Main Results:

  • CT excels at identifying the matrix of head and neck lesions.

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  • MR imaging is superior for mapping most malignant neoplasms.
  • Combined CT and MR imaging can sometimes lead to a specific diagnosis, but often findings are nonspecific.

    • Conclusions:

    • Radiologic appearance of head and neck lesions is frequently nonspecific.
    • Aspiration cytology or biopsy is often required for definitive diagnosis.
    • Imaging plays a vital role in lesion characterization and outlining, complementing histopathologic evaluation.