Carcinomas of the base of the tongue: diagnosis using double-contrast radiography of the pharynx

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.151.1.6322222· OSTI ID:6833797

Apter, A J; Levine, M S; Glick, S N

A barium examination is frequently performed as the primary screening study on patients with carcinoma of the base of the tongue who present with dysphagia. Because of the limitations of the conventional barium study in visualizing the pharynx, double-contrast views of this region are routinely included as part of the standard barium examination on all patients with pharyngeal dysphagia. With this technique, six carcinomas of the base of the tongue were detected, including four ulcerating and two exophytic lesions. The normal and abnormal appearance of the tongue base on double-contrast radiography of the pharynx is described.

• Research Organization: Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• OSTI ID: 6833797
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 151:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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