Imaging Spectrum of Extrathyroidal Neck Masses.

IF 0.7 4区 医学 Q4 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Ultrasound Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-02-07 eCollection Date: 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000708
Naiya Patel, Sean Gharai, Kathleen A Brindle, Nadia J Khati
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Abstract: Extrathyroidal masses in the anterolateral neck are frequently encountered in the adult population and may represent a diagnostic dilemma. These neck masses can result from a diverse array of pathologies including congenital, inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic causes. Relevant medical history and physical examination are essential to complement the imaging findings. Ultrasound (US) plays an important role in the initial evaluation of neck masses due to its reliability, availability, safety and cost-effectiveness. It can confirm or exclude the presence of a mass and initially characterize it as solid or cystic. Sonographically assessing the relationship of a mass to adjacent cervical anatomy can facilitate a more targeted differential diagnosis. US also effectively guides fine needle aspirations and/or biopsies of accessible lesions. Multimodality imaging is reserved for problem-solving complex cases and presurgical planning. The anterolateral neck masses are categorized into midline/paramedian lesions, salivary gland pathologies, and other soft tissue lesions. Midline and paramedian lesions include thyroglossal duct pathologies, ectopic thyroid tissue, and parathyroid adenomas. Salivary gland pathologies include obstructive/inflammatory processes, benign and malignant neoplasms, and systemic diseases. This pictorial essay presents clinical features and sonographic characteristics of extrathyroidal masses in the anterolateral neck with a brief discussion of other imaging modalities.

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Ultrasound Quarterly
Ultrasound Quarterly RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-
CiteScore
2.50
自引率
7.70%
发文量
105
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Ultrasound Quarterly provides coverage of the newest, most sophisticated ultrasound techniques as well as in-depth analysis of important developments in this dynamic field. The journal publishes reviews of a wide variety of topics including trans-vaginal ultrasonography, detection of fetal anomalies, color Doppler flow imaging, pediatric ultrasonography, and breast sonography. Official Journal of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound
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