Advancing Otolaryngology Education in the New Millennium
Just as the practice of otolaryngology has changed over the years, so too the educational enterprise that supports the growth and development of the field continues to evolve. Changes in…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Image-Guided Procedures of the Head and Neck: The Radiologist’s Arsenal
This article discusses the rationale and indications for image-guided fine needle aspiration and biopsy of a spectrum of head and neck masses, with an emphasis on CT-guided procedures in the…
Lesions and Pseudolesions of the Cavernous Sinus and Petrous Apex
Endoscopic surgery using an expanded endonasal approach now allows surgical access to an increasing range of parasellar, suprasellar, clivus, and petrous apex lesions. Accurate preoperative planning requires proper interpretation of…
Non-Oncologic Imaging of the Larynx
Imaging evaluation of laryngeal pathology has been revolutionized with the development of multidetector CT. The thinner axial CT slices result in improved contrast resolution and the ability to perform multiplanar…
Non-Oncologic Imaging of the Oral Cavity and Jaws
The unique and specialized structures of the oral cavity and jaws give rise to a myriad of diverse developmental, inflammatory, and benign lesions or conditions. This article reviews the imaging…
Imaging of Tinnitus
From a radiologic workup perspective, tinnitus is classified into pulsatile, which can be objective, and nonpulsatile, which is typically subjective. There is considerable discrepancy within the literature regarding the percentage…
Imaging of the Parapharyngeal Space
The parapharyngeal space (PPS) is a space in the suprahyoid neck that contains fat and is surrounded by several other spaces defined by the fascial layers of the neck. This…
Imaging of Hearing Loss
A wide range of pathology involving the external, middle, and inner ear contribute to conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. Diagnostic imaging plays a critical role in the evaluation and management…
Facial Fractures: Beyond Le Fort
This article presents a systematic approach for interpreting a craniofacial CT scan that is clinically useful to the reconstructive surgeon. By categorizing the fracture patterns and highlighting the variables that…
Indications for PET/CT in the Head and Neck
PET/CT has revolutionized the evaluation of patients with head and neck cancer by allowing more accurate staging, more focused treatment modalities, earlier detection of recurrent disease, and identification of incurable…
