This book provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art imaging in infectious and inflammatory diseases in head and neck. It starts with a brief introduction of infectious diseases in head and neck, including normal anatomy, classification, and laboratory diagnostic methods. In separate parts of eye, ear, nose, pharynx, larynx, and maxillofacial region, the common imaging techniques and imaging anatomy is firstly introduced, and then typical infectious and inflammatory diseases is presented with clinical cases. Each disease is clearly illustrated with PET and MR images and key diagnostic points. The book provides a valuable reference source for radiologists and doctors working in the area of infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Content Overview:

• Introduction to Infectious Diseases in the Head and Neck:
  • Overview of the normal anatomy of the head and neck region
  • Classification of infectious diseases and their pathophysiology
  • Key laboratory diagnostic methods used alongside imaging
• Imaging of Specific Anatomical Regions:
  • Separate chapters on the eye, ear, nose, pharynx, larynx, and maxillofacial area
  • Each section introduces the common imaging techniques (e.g., MRI, PET, CT, ultrasound) and imaging anatomy for each region
• Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases:
  • Detailed descriptions of typical infectious and inflammatory diseases affecting each region
  • Each disease is illustrated with clinical cases, highlighting key diagnostic points
  • Emphasis on the role of PET and MRI in identifying and differentiating various conditions