Neuroimaging clinics of North America
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This article highlights some pearls and pitfalls encountered in neck imaging. It first covers normal anatomic structures that can be mistaken for pathology. ⋯ The article later touches on several essential anatomic distinctions. Finally, the selection of appropriate imaging modalities for certain clinical indications is discussed.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2022
ReviewMR Imaging Artifacts in the Head and Neck Region: Pitfalls and Solutions.
MR Imaging artifacts are features appearing in MR images that are not present in the original anatomy. MR imaging artifacts can be patient-related, hardware-related, or signal-processing-related and affect diagnostic quality or mimic pathology. It is necessary to take MR imaging artifacts into consideration when interpreting images. A basic knowledge of MR imaging physics and the potential origin of MR imaging artifacts can help to find solutions to eliminate or reduce the influence of artifacts on image quality by adjusting acquisition parameters appropriately for a better diagnosis.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2022
ReviewNormal Vascular Structures and Variants on Head and Neck Imaging.
The vasculature of the neck, comprised of arteries and veins, provides for the supply and return of blood to and from the brain, and to structures of the neck and face. Knowledge of normal appearance and anatomy, and anatomic variants, may help one distinguish between normal and pathologic processes in the neck, which may affect diagnosis or choice of surgical approach. Other related structures that are important to recognize include the thoracic duct and carotid body. In this article examples of mostly computed tomography and MR imaging of normal anatomy and some of these variants are shown.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2022
Editorial CommentMimics, Pearls, and Pitfalls of Head and Neck Imaging.