title: [Preoperative diagnosis of neck tumors using magnetic resonance imaging].
abstract: The value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in preoperative diagnostics of neck tumours is described. The MR findings were compared with CT scans with respect to their significance for surgical treatment. The quality of the images of the neck was improved by the introduction of Helmholtz coils. The marked contrast between tumour and surrounding tissues provides detailed information about the extension, structure and extent of infiltration. However neither MR nor CT imaging was reliable in small laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinomas. The value of MR angiography cannot yet be determined.
authors: Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenkranke, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
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authors: Nitsche
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authors: Iro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis; D003287:Contrast Media; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007823:Laryngeal Nerves / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA
vernacular_title: Präoperative Diagnostik von Halstumoren mit Magnetic Resonance Imaging.