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.
Baatenburg de Jong
R J
RJ
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Rongen
R J
RJ
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