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Original Article

Ultrafast Computed Tomography and Three-Dimensional Image Processing of CT Sialography in Patients with Parotid Masses Poorly Defined by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Pages 112-118 | Received 29 Mar 1995, Accepted 13 Jun 1995, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of ultrafast computed tomography (UF CT) in patients with parotid masses poorly defined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to evaluate the diagnostic potential of three-dimensional (3-D) UF CT sialography when compared with conventional CT sialograms. Thirteen patients with clinical suspicion of a parotid mass, in whom MRI was degraded by motion, underwent UF CT of the parotid region. Two radiologists independently assessed the CT and MR with respect to tumor localization, intraglandular tumor location, tumor margin characteristics, and infiltration of surrounding tissue. in 9 patients, CT sialography was performed using 3-D image processing. Anatomical details and pathologic findings were assessed by three readers using a numerical grid wd asimpaKsl -with the findings, derived from conventional CT sialography. Histopathologic specimens were obtained in all cases and correlated with the radiographic findings in a consensus manner following the blinded interpretations. UF CT and (suboptimal) MRI provided the same diagnostic information for the evaluation of tumor localization, and intraglandular location. UF CT was superior to MRI in the detection of tumor infiltration, and definition of tumor margins in 2 cases (15%), resulting in a substantial difference in treatment. Three-dimensional CT sialography offered significant improvement in demonstration of anatomic detail (2.5 + 0.2 vs 1.5 ± 0.1, respectively) and pathologic findings (2.6 ± 0.1 vs 1.3 ± 0.2, respectively) when compared with conventional CT sialography. UF CT is a viable alternative in uncooperative patients with parotid masses. UF CT 3-D sialography has the potential to allow more precise pre-surgical planning and contributes to the diagnosis and therapy planning of parotid masses.

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