Abstract
Although transcutaneous ultrasound combined with fine-needle aspiration is often used as initial modality for evaluating superficial neck masses, its role in management of deep-seated neck masses is limited. Intraoral ultrasound and guided biopsy helps in obtaining tissue from deep-seated neck masses for an accurate histologic diagnosis, providing useful information in treatment planning. This article discusses the role of intraoral ultrasound and presents 3 cases in which biopsy of deep-seated neck masses under intraoral ultrasound guidance helped in diagnosis and management.
MeSH terms
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Adenoma, Pleomorphic / diagnostic imaging
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Adenoma, Pleomorphic / pathology
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Adult
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Aged, 80 and over
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Biopsy, Needle* / instrumentation
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Carcinoma / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma / pathology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / diagnostic imaging
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / pathology
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Female
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Humans
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Incidental Findings
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Lymphatic Metastasis / pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
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Nasopharynx / diagnostic imaging
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Nasopharynx / pathology
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging*
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
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Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / pathology
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Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
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Oropharynx / diagnostic imaging
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Oropharynx / pathology
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Pharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Pharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
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Pharynx / diagnostic imaging
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Pharynx / pathology
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Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
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Ultrasonography, Interventional* / instrumentation