MR imaging of lymph nodes in the head and neck

Makiko Ishikawa; Yoshimi Anzai

doi:10.1016/s1064-9689(02)00005-3

MR imaging of lymph nodes in the head and neck

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2002 Aug;10(3):527-42. doi: 10.1016/s1064-9689(02)00005-3.

Authors

Makiko Ishikawa¹, Yoshimi Anzai

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Box 357115, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195-7115, USA.

PMID: 12530233
DOI: 10.1016/s1064-9689(02)00005-3

Abstract

This article reviews imaging-based nodal classification, recent advancements in MR techniques for lymph node imaging, and characteristics of MR imaging for neck lymphadenopathy. Further technical development of MR imaging is necessary to improve accuracy of lymph node metastases in patients with N0 neck. Development of new tissue-specific MR contrast agents and functional imaging studies to address biologic activity of lymph nodes are essential in the future.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology*
Humans
Lymph Nodes / anatomy & histology*
Lymph Nodes / pathology
Lymphatic Diseases / diagnosis*
Lymphatic Metastasis / diagnosis*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Neck / anatomy & histology