Diagnostic ultrasonography is a valuable, non-invasive quick, widely available, relatively inexpensive, painless & accurate diagnostic tool that is capable of portraying fine structure in considerable detail. Ionizing radiation is not involved in ultrasonography & can be repeated as often as necessary without the risk to patient. Ultrasonographic examination was superior to clinical examination as it delineate not only the presence & location but also the internal nature of disease. The use of real ¿time ultrasonography with high-frequency transducers can significantly improve the evaluation of patients with soft tissue masses in head & neck region and is capable of differentiating not only cystic from solid lesions but also can be helpful in the diagnosis of malignant verses benign or inflammatory masses.Ultrasonography is a useful imaging tool in differentiation of cellulitis from abscesses.. It is also useful in diagnosis of those conditions involving the parotid & submandibular salivary gland. Ultrasound (US) has not been used only for diagnostic purposes but it also used over 60 years in the therapeutic management of pain, musculoskeletal injuries.
| Autorius: | Rakhi Chandak, Manoj Chandak, |
| Leidėjas: | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2012 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 52 |
| ISBN-10: | 3659181846 |
| ISBN-13: | 9783659181849 |
| Formatas: | 220 x 150 x 4 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
Parašykite atsiliepimą apie „Role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of head and neck swellings: Basics,history,classification,various types of head and neck,salivary gland swellings“
