Imaging is crucial in the multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancer management. The rapid technological development of recent years makes it necessary for all members of the multidisciplinary team to understand the potential applications, limitations, and advantages of existing and evolving imaging technologies. It is equally important that the radiologist has sufficient clinical background knowledge to understand the clinical significance of imaging findings. This book provides an overview of the findings obtained using different imaging techniques during the evaluation of head and neck neoplasms, both before and after therapy. All anatomic areas in the head and neck are covered, and the impact of imaging on patient management is discussed in detail. The authors are recognized experts in the field, and numerous high-quality images are included. This second edition provides information on the latest imaging developments in this area, including the application of PET-CT and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.

From the contents:<br />Introduction: Epidemiology, Pathology, Risk Factors, and Natural History of Head and Neck Neoplasms

Clinical and Endoscopic Examination of the Head and Neck
Imaging Techniques
Laryngeal Neoplasms
Neoplasms of the Hypopharynx and Proximal Esophagus
Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity
Neoplasms of the Oropharynx
Neoplasms of the Nasopharynx
Parapharyngeal Space Neoplasms
Masticator Space Neoplasms
Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Cavities
Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Skull Base Neoplasms.-Thyroid and Parathyroid Neoplasms
Neck Nodal Disease
Neck Lymphoma
PET in Head and Neck Cancer
Use of Imaging Data in Radiotherapy Planning of Head and Neck Cancer.