title: Magnetic resonance imaging of soft tissues of the neck.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proven to be an ideal examination for evaluating a variety of soft tissue lesions in the extracranial head and neck. In this article we will describe the MRI characteristics of a variety of the soft tissue lesions found in the neck. Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis are also discussed.
authors: Department of Radiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA 92354-2870.
authors: A N
authors: AN
authors: Hasso
authors: C A
authors: CA
authors: Nickmeyer
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology*; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*