ABSTRACT

Introduction 57

Plain films 58

Contrast studies (fluoroscopy) 58

Ultrasound 58

Computed tomography 59

Magnetic resonance imaging 60

Magnetic resonance angiography 61

Nuclear medicine 61

Positron emission tomography 62

Nasopharyngneal cancer 62

Parapharyngeal space pathology 63

Oral cavity 65

Oropharyngeal cancer 67

Laryngeal cancer 68

Pharyngeal cancer 70

Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses 71

Salivary gland tumours 73

Lymph nodes 74

Post-treatment changes and recurrence 77

Key learning points 79

References 79

Further reading 82

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