Sonografische Diagnostik im Kopf-Hals-Bereich – Teil 2: Transzervikale Sonografie

Die transzervikale Sonografie ist aus der Diagnostik der Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde nicht mehr wegzudenken. Darum sollte der Anwender bzw. die Anwenderin ein Grundverständnis der Ultraschallphysik und technischer Innovationen haben. In diesem Fortbildungsartikel spannen die Autoren den Bogen von der Einführung in die strukturierte Untersuchungstechnik bis hin zu einem klinischen Update zur Sonografie von Kopfspeicheldrüsen und Halslymphknoten.

Abstract

Transcervical sonography has become an integral part of the diagnostic spectrum of otorhinolaryngology, as evidenced by its firm inclusion in continuing education catalogs and guidelines. For these reasons, the user should be aware of a basic understanding of ultrasound physics and of technical innovations. A standardized examination scheme with structured reporting and documentation is an elementary prerequisite to meet the daily clinical challenges and to be able to answer specific questions. In this educational article, we span from an introduction to structured examination techniques to a clinical update on sonography of the cephalic glands and cervical lymph nodes.

Schlüsselwörter

Ultraschall - Kopf-Hals-Sonografie - Speicheldrüsen - Halslymphknoten - Bildgebung

Keywords

ultrasound - head-neck-sonography - salivary glands - cervical lymph nodes - imaging

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