Guidelines for the use of ultrasound in the head and neck.
The values and limitations of ultrasound of the head and neck in general, and with respect to the different regions of the neck, are described. In addition, the place of ultrasound examination in the work-up of patients with an elusive neck mass is defined.
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Baatenburg de Jong
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Rongen
D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006257:Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography