Lymphatic mapping with SPECT-CT for evaluation of contralateral drainage in lateralized oropharyngeal cancers using an awake injection technique.

Carissa M ThomasMohemmed N KhanRavi MohanAaron HendlerAli HosniDouglas B ChepehaDavid P GoldsteinRichard M CooperJohn R de Almeida

Published in: Head & neck (2019)

Characterization of lymphatic drainage in OPSCC is feasible using a nonoperative injection technique and SPECT-CT. Drainage to the contralateral neck is rare, warranting further study to tailor treatment appropriately.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
lymph node
contrast enhanced
pet ct
positron emission tomography
high resolution
magnetic resonance imaging
high density