The Influence of Advances in Head and Neck Imaging on Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 1209
Special Issue Editors
Interests: head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; surgical treatment; extracranial stereotactic body radiotherapy; tumor volume; cervical lymph nodes classification; contrast-enhanced computed tomography scans; ultrasound imaging; positron emission tomography; radiomics; artificial intelligence; functional outcome; quality of life
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advancements in the diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma have primarily been made in the field of imaging. While more conservative advancements focused on optimizing the use of pre-existing information such as tumor and lymph node volume from readily available staging imaging modalities, recent advancements have included the application of artificial intelligence in the detection and classification of primary tumors and cervical lymph nodes. Although these advancements may ultimately lead to improved decision making by interdisciplinary tumor boards, the influences of advancements in head and neck imaging on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma have been insufficiently explored:
- What clinical parameters should be considered when recommending surgical or non-surgical treatment concepts?
- What clinical parameters influence the choice of a surgical approach if surgical treatment is recommended?
- What functional impairments or quality of life are to be expected from surgical and non-surgical treatment concepts?
- Can advancements in extracranial stereotactic radiation or immunotherapy extend the boundaries of curatively intended treatment concepts in previously palliative treatment settings?
This Special Issue will highlight the role of advancements in head and neck imaging on the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This Special Issue aims to cover clinical aspects that advance our understanding of how advancements in head and neck imaging influence the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Dr. Daniel Dejaco
Dr. Wolfgang Freysinger
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
- surgical treatment
- extracranial stereotactic body radiotherapy
- tumor volume
- cervical lymph nodes classification
- contrast enhanced computed tomography scans
- ultrasound imaging
- positron emission tomography
- ultrasound imaging
- radiomics
- artificial intelligence
- functional outcome
- quality of life
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