RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


NRE321

MR Findings of Head and Neck Cancers: Focused on Diffusion Weighted Images (DWI)

Education Exhibits

Presented on December 2, 2014
Presented as part of NRS-TUB: Neuroradiology Tuesday Poster Discussions

Participants

Eu Hyun Kim MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Woo Jin Lee MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Bomi Gil, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Jin Hee Jang MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Hyun Seok Choi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
So Lyung Jung, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Kookjin Ahn MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Bum-Soo Kim MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To share background knowledge about DWI of the head and neck 2. To review MR findings of variable head and neck cancers, including DWI  

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

- Brief review on head and neck MR imaging : Anatomic considerations related to imaging in the head and neck region : Principle of DWI and its clinical value in head and neck cancers - Review of image findings in head and neck of actual cases : Variable malignant lesions in head and neck  SCC (tonsil, hypopharynx, larynx)  Lymphoma  Metastatic LNs  Uncommon malignancy  Post-treatment changes - recurrence or post OP change : Other malignant mimics and pitfalls, especially on DWI - Summary and future directions

PDF UPLOAD

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14017100/14017100_phc7.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Kim, E, Lee, W, Gil, B, Jang, J, Choi, H, Jung, S, Ahn, K, Kim, B, MR Findings of Head and Neck Cancers: Focused on Diffusion Weighted Images (DWI).  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14017100.html