USG of the Larynx

Abstract

Abstract The relevance of ultrasonographic examination of the larynx in clinical practice has been limited, especially in comparison to its usage for other parts of the body. However, the easy availability of ultrasonography facilities coupled with its lower costs as compared to standard investigations like CT Scans warrants an investigation into its effectiveness for investigating laryngeal disorders. Chan et al (2011) compared the use of ultrasonography and non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MR1) for detection and staging of glottic carcinoma and suggested that USG could be used as a non-invasive complementary modality for detection and initial staging of glottic carcinoma. Ultrasonography, at present, seems to have the potential to take on that role to a large extent.

Keywords

• Ultrasonography
• Laryngeal neoplasms
• Larynx