title: Larynx and hypopharynx.
abstract: Cross-sectional imaging with CT and MR imaging plays an indispensable complementary role to endoscopy in the pretherapeutic work-up of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer and is very valuable for the detection of tumor recurrence after surgery or radiation treatment as well. Close interdisciplinary co-operation and the radiologist's familiarity with therapeutic options and challenges are required in order to use these powerful diagnostic tools in an optimal fashion. Other indications for cross-sectional imaging of the larynx and hypopharynx include uncommon neoplasms, benign masses, inflammatory disorders, and trauma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed