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Review
. 2012 Jan;198(1):11-8.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.11.6954.

MRI and CT of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Ahmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek  1 , Ann King
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Review

MRI and CT of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Ahmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: This article reviews the MRI and CT of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Extension of nasopharyngeal tumors, especially into the skull base and the deep facial spaces, is well illustrated on imaging. Assessment of retropharyngeal and cervical lymphadenopathy is important for treatment planning. MRI is commonly used for monitoring patients after therapy.

Conclusion: Imaging can detect effect of radiation on surrounding structures. The imaging findings that help to differentiate nasopharyngeal carcinoma from simulating lesions are discussed.

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