Ultrasound of the head and neck.
In this paper, the basic physics of ultrasound are briefly discussed. In addition, the ultrasound anatomy of the head and neck is described. Furthermore, the technique of ultrasound-guided, fine-needle aspiration biopsy is outlined.
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
R J
RJ
Baatenburg de Jong
R J
RJ
Rongen
D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D006257:Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography