Prostorski ultrazvok glave in vratu
Three-dimensional ultrasound of the head and neck

slovenian

2003

volume 72, supl. 3

diagnostika   Head and neck neoplasms   Imaging, three-dimensional   Mounth neoplasms   neoplasm   Pharyngeal neoplasms   tumor   Ultrasound

Slovensko zdravniško društvo
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Background. Only few reports have been published about the use of the three-dimensional ultrasound in the field of otorhinolaryngology. With conventional ultrasound investigation usually enough information can be obtained. One of the most important ultrasound applications in otorhinolaryngology is investigation in patients with head and neck tumors to establish the extent of metastatic disease. Methods. In the article we present our experience with three-dimensional ultrasound. We used it in patients with head and neck tumors, where we established the volume of lymph nodes and their relations to the carotid artery and jugular vein. We also established the volumes of the oral cavity tumors and made a comparison with the T-cathegory of TNM classification of malignant tumors. Results and conclusions. The average size of all tumors was 9,6 cm3. We found the significant correlation between the tumor volumes and T cathegory (p<0,05). Despite the fact that not all tumors in the field of otorhinolaryngology are accesible for the ultrasound investigation, we think that the tumor volume could be an important parameter in the treatment of patients with head and neck tumors. Three-dimensional ultrasound offers us also better possibilities to recognise the metastatic infiltration of major vessels on three orthogonal planes. One of the important advantages of three-dimensional ultrasound is also in the possibility of digital recording of the obtained data.

10.04.2014