Head & Neck Radiology

Question 1

Outline the imaging modalities available for the head and neck

Answer 1

Plain radiology
Contrast studies
Ultrasound
CT
MRI
Nuclear medicine

Question 2

What are some common plain radiographs taken of the head and neck?

Answer 2

Lateral soft tissue neck
Facial views (maxfax)
OPT (dental assessment)

Question 3

What are some common contrast studies used in head and neck?

Answer 3

Swallows e.g. FOSIT, post op leaks
Sialograms
Sinograms

Question 4

What is an abnormality that results in food collecting in the oesophagus and can be detected with a barium swallow?

Answer 4

Oesophageal pouch

Question 5

Describe videoflouroscopy

Answer 5

Useful to determine whether symptoms point to functional or mechanical disorder
A speech therapist is in attendance
used for assessment of suitability for Blom-Singer valve