Subedi, N, Prestwich, R, Chowdhury, F et al. (2 more authors) (2013) Neuroendocrine tumours of the head and neck: anatomical, functional and molecular imaging and contemporary management. Cancer Imaging, 13 (3). pp. 407-422. ISSN 1740-5025
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) of the head and neck are rare neoplasms and can be of epithelial or non-epithelial differentiation. Although the natural history of NETs is variable, it is crucial to establish an early diagnosis of these tumours as they can be potentially curable. Conventional anatomical imaging and functional imaging using radionuclide scintigraphy and positron emission tomography/computed tomography can be complementary for the diagnosis, staging and monitoring of treatment response. This article describes and illustrates the imaging features of head and neck NETs, discusses the potential future role of novel positron-emitting tracers that are emerging into clinical practice and reviews contemporary management of these tumours. Familiarity with the choice of imaging techniques and the variety of imaging patterns and treatment options should help guide radiologists in the management of this rare but important subgroup of head and neck neoplasms.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2013 International Cancer Imaging Society. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Neuroendocrine carcinoma; head and neck malignancy; magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography/computed tomography; somatostatin receptor scintigraphy; [I-123]meta-iodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Inst of Biomed & Clin Sciences (LIBACS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 11 Aug 2016 12:57 |
Last Modified: | 11 Aug 2016 12:57 |
Published Version: | http://cancerimagingjournal.biomedcentral.com/abou... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | BioMed Central |
Identification Number: | 10.1102/1470-7330.2013.0034 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:101976 |