MRI Head With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the head with IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Head Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the head without and with IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Head Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the head without IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Orbits, Face, and Neck With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the orbits, face, and neck with IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Orbits, Face, and Neck Without and With IV Contrast MRI orbits, face, and neck without and with IV contrast has superior soft tissue resolution compared to CT and with this an improved ability to delineate the soft tissue extent of the tumor, which is a key component in the T staging of disease and essential for surgical planning. The superior soft tissue contrast resolution allows for improved Assessment of Head and Neck Cancer detection of perineural spread of disease. MRI is less susceptible to metal artifact and may perform better in the oral cavity where there can be significant artifact from dental implants. Conversely, MRI offers decreased spatial resolution compared to CT and is more susceptible to motion artifact due to longer scan times.
Staging and Post Therapy Assessment of Head and Neck Cancer. MRI Head With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the head with IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Head Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the head without and with IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Head Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the head without IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Orbits, Face, and Neck With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature to support the use of MRI of the orbits, face, and neck with IV contrast in the initial staging of suspected or diagnosed cancer of the oral cavity or oropharynx or hypopharynx or larynx or cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. MRI Orbits, Face, and Neck Without and With IV Contrast MRI orbits, face, and neck without and with IV contrast has superior soft tissue resolution compared to CT and with this an improved ability to delineate the soft tissue extent of the tumor, which is a key component in the T staging of disease and essential for surgical planning. The superior soft tissue contrast resolution allows for improved Assessment of Head and Neck Cancer detection of perineural spread of disease. MRI is less susceptible to metal artifact and may perform better in the oral cavity where there can be significant artifact from dental implants. Conversely, MRI offers decreased spatial resolution compared to CT and is more susceptible to motion artifact due to longer scan times.