Combined use of Doppler and conventional ultrasound for the diagnosis of vascular and other lesions in the head and neck

Oates, Crispian; Wilson, Amanda; Ward-Booth, R.P.; Williams, E. D.

doi:10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80400-x

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“…The workup includes gathering relevant information, such as whether the lesion was present at birth, if there is associated pain or fever, and whether the size of the lesion has changed with time. Likewise, at physical examination, it is important to note the location, mobility, compressibility, and surface texture (smooth or irregular) of the mass, as well as whether it is tender, erythematous, or warm to the touch (4)(5)(6)(7).…”

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US of Pediatric Superficial Masses of the Head and Neck

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Superficial palpable masses of the head and neck are common in the pediatric population, with the vast majority of the lesions ultimately proven to be benign. Duplex ultrasonography (US) has emerged as the first-line imaging modality for the evaluation of superficial pediatric masses. Without utilizing radiation, iodinated contrast material, or sedation and/or anesthesia, US provides a means for quick and cost-effective acquisition of information, including the location, size, shape, internal content, and vascularity of the mass. In this review, the US findings are described for a variety of common and uncommon pediatric head and neck masses diagnosed in our practice. Specifically, the entities covered include neonatal scalp hematoma, craniosynostosis, dermoid and epidermoid cysts, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, lymph nodes and their complications, fibromatosis colli, thyroglossal duct cyst, branchial cleft cyst, cervical thymus, congenital goiter, thyroid papillary carcinoma, parathyroid adenoma, hemangioma, lymphangioma, jugular vein phlebectasia, Lemierre syndrome, acute parotitis and parotid abscess, leukemia and/or lymphoma, neurogenic tumor, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Ultimately, in situations in which the head or neck mass is too large, deep, or hyperechoic to be fully assessed within the US field of view, or if malignancy or a high-flow vascular lesion is suspected, then further evaluation with cross-sectional imaging is warranted. Online supplemental material is available for this article. RSNA, 2018.

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“…Intracranial and extracranial vascular malformations and other vascular anomalies of the head and neck are assessed with ultrasonography and color Doppler imaging. [13][14][15][16] Palatal tumors and tongue and floor of the mouth carcinoma are investigated with intraoral ultrasonography before and during surgery, with evaluation of the tumor extension. [17][18][19][20] Currently, practitioners use clinical and histopathologic examination to diagnose a caliber-persistent labial artery (CPLA).…”

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Ultrasonography: A Noninvasive Tool to Diagnose a Caliber-Persistent Labial Artery, an Enlarged Artery of the Lip

Vazquez

Lombardi

Guinand-Mkinsi³

et al. 2005

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

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Ultrasonography and color Doppler imaging may be useful noninvasive tools for the diagnosis and preoperative evaluation, as well as the follow-up, of labial lesions related to a CPLA, thus eliminating the need for diagnostic surgery in typical pulsatile nodules. Ultrasonography may help distinguish a CPLA from other vascular lesions of the lip such as an aneurysm. Atypical cases or chronic ulcerations mimicking a cancer should undergo biopsy so that a malignant process is not missed.

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“…The use of the Doppler system was essential for evaluation of the diseases of vascular origin, since it determines the origin of the flow in the lesion (arterial or venous), as well as its velocity (cm/ s). The examination allows a direct visualization of this alteration in real time, without the need of intravenous contrast agents [18,19].…”

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Contribution of Ultrasonography to the Diagnosis of Submucosal and Subcutaneous Nodular Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: Analysis of Cases

Martins

Salum

Cherubini

et al. 2014

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the contribution of ultrasonography in the establishment of the diagnosis of nonspecific nodular lesions of the oral soft tissues. We determined the indication of use and reliability of ultrasonography in the field of dentistry, considering whether it was of value in the conclusive diagnosis of these pathologies. Materials and Methods We recruited 65 patients from the Oral Medicine Unit of São Lucas Hospital, who had submucosal and subcutaneous nodules, without established diagnosis. They were subjected to ultrasonography of the lesion, carried out with standardization of the protocol and equipment, utilizing a Doppler system. The ultrasonographic report was prepared by an experienced professional, noting the imaging characteristics as well as the possibility of diagnosis. Two calibrated examiners analyzed the data, comparing the ultrasonographic report with the final diagnosis. Accordingly, we used established scoring, where zero corresponded to no contribution to the final diagnosis, 1 helped in the management of the case, and 2 when imaging determined the diagnosis. Results A zero score was obtained for 12.3 % of the examinations performed, and 1 and 2 accounted for respectively 41.5 and 46.1 %, totaling a contribution of about 88 %. Ultrasonography was of value in the diagnosis of vascular lesions in 93.3 % and of neoplasms in 87.5 %. In the salivary gland diseases, it contributed to the final diagnosis in 75 %. Conclusion The results demonstrated that ultrasonography is an effective tool in the determination of the definitive diagnosis of nonspecific nodular lesions of the soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

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Combined use of Doppler and conventional ultrasound for the diagnosis of vascular and other lesions in the head and neck

Cited by 20 publications

References 11 publications

US of Pediatric Superficial Masses of the Head and Neck

US of Pediatric Superficial Masses of the Head and Neck

Ultrasonography: A Noninvasive Tool to Diagnose a Caliber-Persistent Labial Artery, an Enlarged Artery of the Lip

Contribution of Ultrasonography to the Diagnosis of Submucosal and Subcutaneous Nodular Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: Analysis of Cases

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