Prospective Study of Computed Tomography and Ultrasound Imaging for Palpable Neck Lesions at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Objectives: Present study was conducted for efficacy evaluation of ultrasonography and computed tomography for palpable neck masses.50 patients (age range from 5 -70 years) were evaluated by Clinical and Radiological examinations for present study. A detailed clinical history was taken from all cases and through general physical and local examination was carried out. Highresolution real time sonography of the neck and Computed tomography scans was done in all patients. The Male to Female ratio in the present study = 1.38:1. Neck lesions are commonly encountered problem, yet there are very few established guidelines for evaluating such lesions. US should be the prime modality for evaluation of suspected neck lesions because it does not entail use of ionizing radiation, intravenous contrast material, and sedation and because of the low cost. Nevertheless, in cases of large lesions or suspected malignancy, CT is required for diagnosis and follow-up.