Imaging of the Larynx

This book comprehensively covers state-of-the-art cross-sectional imaging of the larynx. The radiological anatomy of the larynx is described in detail, and the imaging findings in benign and malignant laryngeal disease are extensively discussed. Post-treatment changes are carefully described. The benefit of imaging in the clinical management of laryngeal pathology is highlighted, including its role in patient surveillance after treatment of laryngeal cancer. Furthermore, cutting-edge technical developments, including virtual endoscopy based on multislice CT, dynamic MRI, and functional imaging of laryngeal tumors, are reviewed. This book will enable the reader to achieve a higher level of sophistication in the performance and interpretation of laryngeal imaging studies. TOC:K.G. Delsupehe and P.R. Delaere: Clinical Evaluation of the Larynx.- F.A. Pameijer and R. Hermans: Imaging Techniques, Radiological Anatomy and Normal Variants.- R. Hermans and I.M. Schmalfuss: Benign Pathology of the Adult Larynx.- P.P. Gruca, V. Joshi, and S. Mukherji: Radiology of Pediatric Laryngeal Pathology.- M. Becker: Malignant Lesions of the Larynx and Hypopharynx.- R. Sigal: Diagnostic Evaluation of Lymph Node Metastasis.- R. Hermans and J.A. Castelijns: Predicting the Local Outcome of Irradiated Laryngeal Cancer: Value of Pretreatment Imaging.- R. Hermans: Imaging After Radiation Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer.- R. Maroldi, D. Farina, G. Battaglia, L. Palvarini, and P. Maculotti: Imaging After Laryngeal Surgery.- P. Flamen: Positron Emission Tomography in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- Recent Advances in Laryngeal Imaging: I.M. Schmalfuss: Dynamic Imaging of the Vocal Tract. E. Neri and C. Bartolozzi: Virtual Endoscopy of the Larynx. M.Rijpkema and J. Kaanders: Functional MR Imaging of Laryngeal Cancer.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.