Ultasonography and CT Evaluation of Neck Masses
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: A neck mass in an adult patient is a frequently encountered entity in clinical practice. Imaging studies form an integral part of the diagnostic workup of neck masses. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the role of High resolution ultrasonography and Computed tomography imaging in evaluating neck masses. Material and methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Radio diagnosis in co-ordination with the Departments of E.N.T, Surgery, Department of Oncology and Pathology at NSCB medical college and hospital. A total of 50 patients with palpable neck masses were included in our study. Result: Of the 50 cases included in the study, masses were nodal in 19 cases (38.0%) and non nodal in 31 cases(62.0%).Out of 19 nodal masses 16 were malignant (84.21%) and 3 was benign (15.78%).Out of 31 non nodal masses 3 cases were malignant (9.6%) and 28 were benign (90.32%).In total, 31 cases (62%) had benign lesions and 19 (38%) cases had malignant lesions. Conclusion: High resolution sonography and color Doppler is a useful modality for diagnostic evaluation of neck masses in every age group. It is simple, non-invasive and inexpensive diagnostic tool. It provides accurate and reproducible results. CT ensures accurate anatomical localization and lesion characterization in benign lesions. In malignant tumors, it is useful for staging and provides essential information about the tumor extent that directly affects the surgical approach necessary for curative resection.
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Ajay K Goutam, Avadhesh P S Kushwah, Sonjjay Pande
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