Joel Ziegelbein MD, MS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Wendy R. K. Smoker MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lindell R. Gentry MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Deborah L. Reede MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review normal anatomy of the nasopharynx and oropharynx. 2. Learn the primary pathways of perineural and submucosal spread of tumors in these regions. 3. Learn the AJCC criteria for staging of nasopharyngeal carcinomas, how to assess extent of these lesions, and what to include in your report. 4. Learn the AJCC criteria for staging of oropharyngeal (tonsil and base of tongue) carcinomas, how to assess extent of these lesions, and what to include in your report.

Nasopharynx anatomy Nasopharyngeal carcinoma staging Nasopharyngeal carcinoma imaging checklist and cases Oropharynx anatomy Oropharyngeal carcinoma staging - Tonsillar carcinoma imaging checklist and cases - Base of tongue carcinoma imaging checklist and cases Summary  

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Ziegelbein, J, Smoker, W, Gentry, L, Reede, D, How to Assess and Report Upper Aerodigestive Tract Carcinomas: A Case-based Interactive Tutorial.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004746.html