The value of magnetic resonance angiography in evaluation of head and neck pathology: a pictorial essay

• Main Authors: Kamarudin, Norie Azilah, Abdul Rahman, Zainun, Sa'at@Yusof, Azlin, Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English; English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: RF Otorhinolaryngology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/23291/1/page1.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23291/2/page2.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23291/3/Poster_Neuroradio._Conf._Sing_2007.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23291/4/6th_asian.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/23291/

Objectives; The aim of this presentation is to highlight the ability of Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) in the clinical applications of head & neck pathology. Methods; Here we present few head and neck lesions with various pathology to illustrate the diagnostic value of MRA along with its influence on therapeutic decisions. Results; MRA has the ability to delineate both the anatomic relationships between head & neck pathology with normal surrounding structures, the tumour vascularity and the tumour feeding vessel. Conclusion; MRA provides sufficient information to aid and influence therapeutic decisions. It is recognized as an alternative to conventional angiography due to its non-invasive approach and less time consuming.