Magnetic resonance imaging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Shu Hang Ng*, Vincent F.H. Chong, Sheung Fat Ko, Suresh K. Mukherji

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor that shows distinct distributions into geographical and into well-defined high-risk ethnic groups. Radiation therapy is the mainstay of treatment, and imaging plays a central role in tumor mapping and post-treatment follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging is better than computed tomography in demonstrating tumor extent, tumor recurrence, and postradiation complications. However, differentiating postradiation changes from tumor recurrence may be difficult using magnetic resonance imaging. Mucosal recurrence is best detected with endoscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)290-303
Number of pages14
JournalTopics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 1999

Keywords

  • Head and neck
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Nasopharynx
  • Neoplasms

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