Head and neck radiology Flashcards by Lara Rydlewicz

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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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