METHODS OF THE TOMOGRAPHIC VISUALIZATION OF COMPLICATED CYSTS OF THE NECK

Background: The present study attempted to improve the multimodal diagnosis of complicated neck cysts. Materials and methods: 121 patients diagnosed to have neck cysts were entered in this study. The studies were performed on SLE-501 devices (Lithuania), Affiniti-70 (Philips, Holland) with linear sensors at a frequency of 7.5 and 12 MHz. Spiral CT was performed on a Somatom Emotion 6 apparatus (Siemens, Germany) using standard axial sections. Results: Significant differences between the groups with complicated cysts of the neck were found with regard to the size, homogeneity, and extracapsular spread. Local infiltration was found to have a greater long axis (p < 0.001), short axis (p < 0.001), and height (p < 0.001). They were less likely to have extracapsular spread (p = 0.044) or septations (p = 0.059) and more likely to be homogeneous (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The use of modern methods of complementary capabilities of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in our study allowed us to evaluate in detail all of the features of complicated cysts of the neck, which in turn helped determine the most appropriate treatment strategy in each case.