| Radiological staging for squamous carcinoma of the head and neck: a standardised practice? | |
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PMID: 10550953 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The choice of investigations for radiological staging of squamous carcinoma of the head and neck can be highly variable. The aims of this study were to establish the practice amongst otolaryngologists in Scotland, to determine what, if any, consensus of practice exists and also to stimulate debate in this controversial area. The results of a postal survey to which there was a 65% response rate are reported. Of the primary sites, the greatest consensus on the need for imaging was of the nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx. For metastatic disease, all respondents imaged the chest but most did not image the abdomen or skeleton. The results for the other sites and imaging modalities chosen are discussed. A protocol for radiological staging based on the survey findings and interpretation of the literature is suggested. |
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Authors:
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E L Nilssen; L McClymont; S Denholm |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Volume: 44 ISSN: 0035-8835 ISO Abbreviation: J R Coll Surg Edinb Publication Date: 1999 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-11-23 Completed Date: 1999-11-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503110 Medline TA: J R Coll Surg Edinb Country: SCOTLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 303-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, U.K. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology, radiography* Diagnostic Imaging / standards Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology, radiography* Health Care Surveys Humans Neoplasm Staging / methods* Physician's Practice Patterns* Scotland |
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J R Coll Surg Edinb. 2000 Feb;45(1):67
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