CT perfusion of head and neck tumors: how we do it.
OBJECTIVE
Our purpose is to illustrate the pathophysiologic, physical, and technical principles of MDCT perfusion imaging of head and neck tumors. The rationale for data acquisition and the interpretation of perfusion parameters will be discussed in the context of results recently published in the literature.


CONCLUSIONS
MDCT perfusion imaging of primary and recurrent head and neck tumors is feasible and can yield functional information that is useful for tumor grading and assessment of treatment response.
Faggioni
Lorenzo
L
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, Pisa 56100, Italy.
Neri
Emanuele
E
Bartolozzi
Carlo
C
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media