Current role of computed tomography imaging in the evaluation of cartilage invasion by laryngeal carcinoma
ConclusionTumour-like tissue extension in the extra-laryngeal soft tissues was accurate in predicting thyroid cartilage full-thickness invasion. Erosions of arytenoid, cricoid, and thyroid cartilages ’ inner cortex on CT were highly indicative of neoplastic infiltration. No CT difference in cartilage infiltration between primary and recurrent tumours was observed.
Source: La Radiologia Medica - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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