title: Contemporary use of imaging modalities in neck mass evaluation.
abstract: The effective and efficient management of a patient with a neck mass in a 1-stop clinic requires a collaborative and harmonious partnership among surgeon, radiologist, and pathologist. In this article, theoretic and practical issues are addressed to optimize patient care when prescribing, planning, performing, and interpreting imaging for neck disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK. Electronic address: Jnstj.blythe@btopenworld.com.
authors.forename: John N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: St J Blythe
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK.
authors.forename: Oliver J
authors.initials: OJ
authors.lastname: Pearce
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK.
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Tilley
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning
keywords: Diagnosis; Neck computer tomogram; Neck magnetic resonance imaging; Neck mass; Neck ultrasonography