Contemporary use of imaging modalities in neck mass evaluation

Abstract

The effective and efficient management of a patient with a neck mass in a 1-stop clinic requires a collaborative and harmonious partnership among surgeon, radiologist, and pathologist. In this article, theoretic and practical issues are addressed to optimize patient care when prescribing, planning, performing, and interpreting imaging for neck disease.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Neck computer tomogram; Neck magnetic resonance imaging; Neck mass; Neck ultrasonography.