title: Computed tomography of the nasopharynx and neck.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) is unparalleled for evaluation of the nasopharynx and the neck in comparison with other radiologic modalities. Its ability to demonstrate soft tissue and bone abnormalities has established its role as a primary method of radiologic diagnosis, frequently obviating the need for further radiologic elaboration. Furthermore, in many cases, CT provides distinction among inflammatory, neoplastic, and traumatic conditions.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003973:Diatrizoate; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003973:Diatrizoate; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine