Role of Ultrasound in Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid ultrasonography has established itself as a popular and useful tool in the evaluation and management of thyroid disorders, both malignant and benign. Although its use has traditionally been the…
The Expanding Utility of Office-Based Ultrasound for the Head and Neck Surgeon
This article presents basics of ultrasound technology for the office, evaluation technique, thyroid and parathyroid imaging, ultrasound for neck lymphatics, office-based head and neck ultrasound biopsy, and therapeutic applications of…
Ultrasound Physics in a Nutshell
This content presents to the neophyte ultrasonographer the essential nutshell of information needed to properly interpret ultrasound images. Basic concepts of physics related to ultrasound are supported with formulas and…
Head and Neck Anatomy and Ultrasound Correlation
Thorough knowledge of the complex anatomy of the head and neck is essential to understanding the ultrasonographic appearance of this region. The intimate familiarity with anatomic structures obtained by performing…
Head and Neck Ultrasound: Why Now?
This article provides an overview of ultrasound and the techniques for its use by otolaryngologists in diagnosing and treating neck masses and lesions. Head and neck ultrasound is extremely useful…
Vesiculobullous Eruptions of the Oral Cavity
The spectrum of vesiculobullous eruptions of the oral cavity is wide and rich, with different disease entities that encompass different etiologies, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment plans, and prognostic ends. Trying…
Common Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Oral manifestations of systemic diseases are potential indicators of an array of conditions. Truly the oral cavity is a mirror that reflects and unravels many of the human body’s internal secrets….
Burning Mouth Syndrome and Secondary Oral Burning
Burning mouth syndrome is a complex disorder of unclear etiology that is most prevalent in perimenopausal women. It is often accompanied by dysguesia and subjective xerostomia. Recent evidence implicates both…
Diagnosis and Management of Oral Candidiasis
Oral candidiasis is the most common fungal infection in both the immunocompetent and the immunocompromised populations. This article reviews the clinical presentations of the different forms of oral candidiasis, as…
Early Detection of Premalignant Lesions and Oral Cancer
Cancers of the oral cavity account for approximately 3% of malignancies diagnosed annually in the United States. As with other upper aerodigestive tract cancers, 5-year survival rates for oral cavity cancers…
