title: Recent advances in ultrasound: high-resolution imaging of superficial structures.
abstract: In the past few years, sophisticated ultrasound systems specifically designed for the evaluation of superficial organs and structures have been developed. These "high-resolution" scanners are particularly well suited to diagnostic imaging in the neck. This review summarizes current clinical applications of this evolving technology and highlights initial experience with a prototype scanner that is now commercially available. Particular attention is directed to high-resolution ultrasonography of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, the extracranial carotid arteries, and neoplastic and inflammatory masses of the neck.U
mesh_terms: D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography