Mika H, Kuhn F P, Schweden F
Laryngol Rhinol Otol (Stuttg). 1982 Jul;61(7):374-9.
The evaluation of soft tissue lesions in cases with extensive metastases, in the neck is of great importance. The therapeutic concept will depend upon the size distribution and infiltration of the metastases into the structures of the lateral neck. The limiting factors include the great vessels of the neck, the deep neck muscles, the base of the skull, the mediastinum and the proximal parts of trachea and oesophagus. The timing of therapy (operation, radiation and cytostatic therapy) can be planned according to these factors. Computed tomography and ultrasound provide the information about the soft tissues of the neck. Spread, size and site of infiltration can be fairly estimated as shown in 25 patients which have been operated on.
评估颈部广泛转移病例中的软组织病变至关重要。治疗方案将取决于转移灶在侧颈部结构中的大小分布和浸润情况。限制因素包括颈部大血管、颈深部肌肉、颅底、纵隔以及气管和食管的近端部分。可根据这些因素规划治疗时机（手术、放疗和细胞抑制疗法）。计算机断层扫描和超声可提供有关颈部软组织的信息。转移灶的扩散、大小和浸润部位可通过25例已接受手术的患者情况得到较为准确的评估。
