Tumors of the Hypopharynx and Larynx

Kurzfassung:

The anatomy of the larnyx and hypopharynx and their intimate relationship will be reviewed, especially the key facts for cancer imaging and the pathways of tumor spread of the different subsites of both hypopharynx and larynx. The values of imaging in general and CT, MRI and PET/CT in particular will be discussed. Aim of this session is to provide a checklist for the radiologist to choose the optimal imaging modality for the individual patient, to know the anatomy and to get familiar with the questions that need to be answered in the interdisciplinary tumor board before determining the treatment strategy.

Lernziele:

1. learn the anatomy
2. choose appropriate imaging modality
3. know pathways of tumor spread