MRI/CT and Pathology in Head and Neck Tumors

• One: Introduction.- Two: Technical Considerations.- 2.0 Summary.- 2.1 The nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) phenomenon.- 2.2 Relaxation and magnetic relaxation times.- 2.3 Location of magnetic resonance signal.- 2.4 Pulse sequences.- 2.5 Image contrast.- 2.6 Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N), spatial resolution and imaging time.- 2.7 Image acquisition time.- 2.8 MR signal characteristics of soft tissues.- References for Chapter Two.- Three: Case Presentations.- A. Orbital and paraorbital regions.- B. Paranasal sinuses, including nasal cavities.- C. Temporal bone/base of skull.- D. Salivary glands.- E. Nasopharynx.- F Oropharynx and oral cavity.- G. Larynx.- H. Hypopharynx.- I. Parapharyngeal space.- J. Neck.- References for Chapter Three.- Four: Mri Strategy in Evaluating Head and Neck Tumors.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Optimum MR imaging parameters.- 4.3 MR and head and neck imaging, according to anatomic areas.- 4.4 Gadolinium-DTPA for MR imaging in the head and neck.- 4.5 Unresolved problems.- References for Chapter Four.- Five: Conclusions.

'Every radiology library should have this book and every radiologist and radiology resident should read it.' S. Gebarski in Journal of Roentgenology, July 1990