Features of Computed Tomography of the Head and Neck Area in Oncological Practice
https://doi.org/10.52560/2713-0118-2025-2-42-54
Abstract
Objective. To demonstrate different approaches to head and neck computed tomography in cancer patients depending on the presumed or established diagnosis.
Materials and Methods. A search was conducted for scientific publications and information- analytical systems PubMed, eLibrary, Google Scholar by key words: CT head and neck protocol, CT dynamic maneuver, CT head and neck protocol contrast administration, CT head and neck scanning protocol.
Results. On the basis of the data of the scientific literature analysis and our own experience the peculiarities of contrast administration during CT of the head and neck region in oncologic practice with the use of monoand biphasic scanning protocols, as well as the patient's performance of additional commands during the study are presented.
Conclusion. Despite the standardization of computed tomography, there are different approaches to the CT head and neck protocol in the form of monophasic and biphasic contrasting, as well as the use of various functional tests by the patient. To improve visualization and adequate assessment of the tumor process, it is advisable to apply in practice CT with additional functional tests during scanning depending on the presumed or established diagnosis.
About the Authors
V. A. Nechaev
Moscow State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Moscow City Hospital named after S. S. Yudin, Moscow Healthcare Department»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nechaev Valentin Aleksandrovich, Ph. D. Med., Head of the Center for Comprehensive Diagnostics
Moscow
A. V. Golovyakhina
Moscow State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Moscow City Hospital named after S. S. Yudin, Moscow Healthcare Department»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Golovyakhina Alla Vladislavovna, Radiologist, Radiology Department
Moscow
Е. A. Kulikova
Moscow State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Moscow City Hospital named after S. S. Yudin, Moscow Healthcare Department»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kulikova Evgeniya Aleksandrovna, Head of the Radiology Department
Moscow
S. A. Kravtsov
Moscow State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Moscow City Hospital named after S. S. Yudin, Moscow Healthcare Department»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kravcov Sergej Anatol'evich, M.D. Med, Head of the Department of Head and Neck Tumor Surgery
Moscow
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Nechaev V.A., Golovyakhina A.V., Kulikova Е.A., Kravtsov S.A. Features of Computed Tomography of the Head and Neck Area in Oncological Practice. Radiology - Practice. 2025;(2):42-54. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52560/2713-0118-2025-2-42-54
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