Sensitivity
Specificity
CT
63% - 92%
47% - 80%
MRI
92% - 100%
41% - 86%
Lack of specificity
Problems:
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Oedema at least 4-6 weeks after (chemo)radiation
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Volume reduction often delayed
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CT/MRI artefacts by dental filling
Accuracy after (chemo)radiation for head and neck carcinoma:
MRI and CT
Salvage Surgery




