Abstract
Article: Investigation of the Potential Windows and Methods for Viewing the Tongue Using Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Authors: Arin Hennessey, BS, RDMS
Category: General/Small Parts
Credit: 1.0 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Investigation of the Potential Windows and Methods for Viewing the Tongue Using Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound,” you will be able to:
Determine appropriate sonographic windows for imaging the tongue
Evaluate appropriate patient groups for oral cancer
Determine the limitations of sonography for oral cancer evaluation
Oral malignancies most commonly affect patients in what age group? Second to third decade Fourth to sixth decade Seventh to eighth decade Eighth to ninth decade
The five-year survival rate for patients with an oral malignancy is approximately 3% to 5% 30% to 35% 40% to 50% 55% to 60%
Placement of the transducer below the jaw and holding it in a transverse plane is the Buccal approach Submental approach Neck approach Direct contact approach
Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for what percentage of cancers affecting the tongue? 30% 50% 70% 90%
An early stage cancer of the tongue would be classified by being <4 cm without lymph node involvement Any size without lymph node involvement >4 cm with lymph node involvement Any size with lymph node involvement
Placement of the transducer at the junction of the submental area and the neck and just to the left of the trachea describes the Buccal approach Submental approach Neck approach Direct contact approach
Visualization of the tongue was graded unacceptable using the Buccal approach Submental approach Neck approach Direct contact approach
The approach deemed best for visualization of the tongue was the Submental approach, no water Submental approach, with water Neck approach, no water Neck approach, with water
The second best, and very nearly equivalent, approach for visualization of the tongue was the Submental approach, no water Submental approach, with water Neck approach, no water Neck approach, with water
The oral and pharyngeal cavity is involved in what percentage of all cases of cancer in the United States? <1% 1% to 3% 3% to 5% 5% to 7%
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