Head and neck radiology Flashcards
How do we best view different conditions and areas of the head and neck? (6 cards)
What can plain radiographs be used for in the head and neck region?
- Lateral soft tissue neck
- Facial views (Maxiofacial)
- OPT (dental assessment)
Describe contrast studies and its uses
- 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
What can ultrasound be used for in the head and neck area?
- Solid VS cyst
- Vascularity (Doppler)
- Ultrasound guided FNA
Explain CT in the head and neck region
- Radiation (children, lens…. IRMER)
- Cross sectional but now MPR and 3D
- Contrast (oral, IV)
- Bony detail verses soft tissue (CT V MRI)
Explain MRI in the head and neck region
- No radiation (children)
- Tissue characterisation
- Sequences (T1, T2, STIR)
- Contrast (gadolinium)
- Contraindications
Explain nuclear medicine in the head and neck region
- 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