Imaging of Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Cancer

David Badger; Nafi Aygun

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2016.08.006

Imaging of Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Cancer

David Badger, Nafi Aygun

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Perineural spread (PNS) of tumor is a recognized pattern of metastasis occurring in the head and neck. Imaging plays a critical role in identifying PNS for adequate staging and treatment planning. Understanding the major branches and pathways of cranial nerves V and VII, key anatomic landmarks, interconnections between these nerves, and pearls and pitfalls of PNS imaging can aid in early detection, appropriate therapy, and the best possible chance for cure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	139-149
Number of pages	11
Journal	Radiologic Clinics of North America
Volume	55
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2016.08.006
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

Head and neck cancer
Perineural invasion
Perineural spread
Skull base imaging

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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