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01.08.2021 | Head, Neck and Dental Radiology

Multimodality oncologic evaluation of superficial neck and facial lymph nodes

verfasst von: Reza Assadsangabi, Rosa Babaei, Catherine Songco, Vladimir Ivanovic, Matthew Bobinski, Yin J Chen, Seyed Ali Nabavizadeh

Erschienen in: La radiologia medica | Ausgabe 8/2021

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Abstract

Involvement of lymph nodes in patients with head and neck cancers impacts treatment and prognosis. Head and neck lymph nodes are comprised of superficial and deep groups which are interconnected. The deep lymph nodes, predominantly centered along internal jugular veins, are very well-known to radiologists and clinicians. However, superficial lymph nodes that drain lymph from the scalp, face, and neck are much less recognized. Here, we describe the anatomic and imaging features of these superficial lymph nodes on CT, MRI, and PET in oncologic settings.

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Titel: Multimodality oncologic evaluation of superficial neck and facial lymph nodes
verfasst von: Reza Assadsangabi
Rosa Babaei
Catherine Songco
Vladimir Ivanovic
Matthew Bobinski
Yin J Chen
Seyed Ali Nabavizadeh
Publikationsdatum: 01.08.2021
Verlag: Springer Milan
Erschienen in: La radiologia medica / Ausgabe 8/2021
Print ISSN: 0033-8362
Elektronische ISSN: 1826-6983
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-021-01367-3

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