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Head and neck radiology Flashcards

How do we best view different conditions and areas of the head and neck? (6 cards)

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What can plain radiographs be used for in the head and neck region?

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  • Lateral soft tissue neck
  • Facial views (Maxiofacial)
  • OPT (dental assessment)
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Describe contrast studies and its uses

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  • Barium and iodine based water soluble contrast media
  • Swallows e.g. FOSIT, post op leaks
  • Sialograms
  • Sinograms etc.
  • Videofluoroscopy
    □ Functional V mechanical
    □ Speech therapist in attendance
    □ Different consistencies of barium
    □ Blom-singer valve assessment
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What can ultrasound be used for in the head and neck area?

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  • Solid VS cyst
  • Vascularity (Doppler)
  • Ultrasound guided FNA
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Explain CT in the head and neck region

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  • Radiation (children, lens…. IRMER)
  • Cross sectional but now MPR and 3D
  • Contrast (oral, IV)
  • Bony detail verses soft tissue (CT V MRI)
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Explain MRI in the head and neck region

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  • No radiation (children)
  • Tissue characterisation
  • Sequences (T1, T2, STIR)
  • Contrast (gadolinium)
  • Contraindications
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Explain nuclear medicine in the head and neck region

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  • Isotope bone scan (TC 99 MDP)
  • Thyroid (Pertech)/ Parathyroid (sestam ibi)
  • Positron emission tomography (FDG)
    □ Unknown primary
    □ Detection of recurrent post treatment
    □ Assessment of treatment response
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