Comparison of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of parotid tumors.
OBJECTIVE
The role of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of parotid tumors was investigated.


METHODS
Forty patients with the clinical suspicion of a parotid mass underwent both CT and MRI of the parotid region. Two radiologists independently assessed the CT and MRI results with respect to tumor localization, tumor margin characteristics, and infiltration of surrounding tissue. Histopathologic specimens were obtained in all cases and correlated with the radiologic findings.


RESULTS
The sensitivity and specificity of CT and MRI were nearly the same for tumor location, tumor margin, and tumor infiltration.


CONCLUSIONS
The 2 imaging techniques provided the same information with respect to the presurgical planning and contribute to the diagnosis and therapy planning of parotid tumors.
Koyuncu
Mehmet
M
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Ondokuz Mayis University Medical School, Samsun, Turkey. mtkoyuncu@yahoo.com
Seşen
Teoman
T
Akan
Hüseyin
H
Ismailoglu
Ahmet A
AA
Tanyeri
Yücel
Y
Tekat
Atilla
A
Unal
Recep
R
Incesu
Lütfi
L
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed