Squamous cell cancer of the neck / edited by Robert Hermans ; series editor, Rodney H. Reznek ; editorial adviser, Janet E. Husband.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hermans, R. (Robert), 1962-

Series:

Contemporary issues in cancer imaging

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Squamous cell carcinoma--Imaging.

Squamous cell carcinoma.

Neck--Cancer--Imaging.

Neck.

Head and Neck Neoplasms--diagnosis.

Neoplasms, Squamous Cell--diagnosis.

Diagnostic Imaging--methods.

Head and Neck Neoplasms--therapy.

Neoplasms, Squamous Cell--therapy.

Neck--Cancer.

Medical Subjects:

Head and Neck Neoplasms--diagnosis.

Neoplasms, Squamous Cell--diagnosis.

Diagnostic Imaging--methods.

Head and Neck Neoplasms--therapy.

Neoplasms, Squamous Cell--therapy.

Physical Description:

ix, 154 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (partly color) ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Summary:

Imaging studies provide crucial information on disease extent in head and neck malignancies. A thorough knowledge of the loco-regional anatomy of this complex area and a proper understanding of the natural disease spread pattern are prerequisites in the Interpretation of these imaging studies. Tumor extent, as determined by the radiologist, influences tumor staging, predicts outcome, and influences treatment choices.

A good knowledge of the different treatment options and expected post-therapeutic tissue changes are also critical in order to use imaging adequately in the surveillance of these patients.

After an introductory chapter on epidemiology and clinical signs, this book reviews the pertinent imaging findings in squamous cell cancer of the neck for each of the major anatomical subsites. Emphasis is on CT and MRI, but PET and ultrasound are also discussed where appropriate. Reviews on modern surgical and radiotherapeutic techniques are included, helping the reader to understand post-treatment tissue changes and how to differentiate these from tumor recurrence or treatment complications.

Contents:

1 Introduction: epidemiology, pathology and clinical presentation / Vincent Vander Poorten 1

2 Radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy of the head and neck / Sandra Nuyts 19

3 Surgery of the orocervical region / Pierre R. Delaere 35

4 Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer / Frederique Dubrulle, Raphaelle Souillard, Dominique Chevalier, Phillipe Puech 48

5 Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer / Lawrence E. Ginsberg 67

6 Nasopharyngeal cancer / Vincent F.H. Chong 94

7 Neck and distant disease spread / Ann D. King 114

8 Post-treatment imaging / Robert Hermans 135.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780521886918

0521886910

OCLC:

227031799