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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Head and neck cancer staging

Recommended: MRI Neck + CT Chest + PET-CT (for nodal / distant disease) is the preferred imaging study for head and neck cancer staging. MRI for primary tumor extent and perineural spread.

Recommended study

MRI Neck + CT Chest + PET-CT (for nodal / distant disease)

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

MRI for primary tumor extent and perineural spread. PET for distant disease and unknown primary.

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