Head and Neck Cancer Imaging

This book is a comprehensive guide to imaging as a crucial part of the multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancer management. Readers will find a detailed overview of the findings obtained using different imaging techniques during the evaluation of head and neck neoplasms, both before and after therapy. All anatomic areas in the head and neck are covered, and the impact of imaging on patient management is discussed in detail. Full account is taken of the rapid technological developments of recent years, with explanation of the potential applications, limitations, and advantages of existing and evolving imaging technologies - vital knowledge for all members of the multidisciplinary team. The authors are recognized experts in the field, and numerous high-quality images are included. This third edition includes information on the latest imaging developments in this area as well as the most recent staging classification of head and neck cancer.

Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Pathology, and Natural History of Head and Neck Neoplasms.- Clinical and Endoscopic Examination of the Head and Neck.- Imaging Techniques.- Laryngeal Neoplasms.- Neoplasms of the Hypopharynx and Proximal Esophagus.- Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity.- Neoplasms of the Oropharynx.- Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms.- Parapharyngeal Space Neoplasms.- Malignant Lesions of the Masticator Space.- Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Cavities.- Parotid Gland and other Salivary Glands Tumors.- Malignant Lesions of the Central and Posterior Skull Base.- Thyroid and Parathyroid Neoplasms.- Neck Nodal Disease.- Neck Lymphoma.- Positron Emission Tomography in Head and Neck Cancer.- Use of Imaging in Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer.