[Imaging of the hypopharynx, oropharynx and parapharyngeal spaces]

Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 1999;120(3):147-54.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Progress in upper aerodigestive imaging improved pathologic staging and therapeutic choices. Imaging, especially CT scan is now indispensable for staging the upper aerodigestive cancers. Some anatomic areas must be explored with special attention because of their importance for therapeutic decision.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed