Identification of Continuity of Transected Nerve on Sonography After Neck Dissection: Direct Sign of Traumatic Neuroma

Ha, Eun Ju; Lee, Jeong Hyun; Lim, Hyun; Kim, Won Bae; Baek, Jung Hwan

doi:10.1089/thy.2011.0207

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“…After neck dissection, traumatic neuroma usually arises from injury to the peripheral sensory nerves of the cervical plexus as a reparative process at the proximal end of the transected nerve (1112). It can be confused with a metastatic lymph node, especially on US.…”

Section: Imaging Anatomy and Pathologies Of The Major Nerves In The Neckmentioning

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High-resolution Imaging of Neural Anatomy and Pathology of the Neck

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The neck has intricately connected neural structures, including cervical and brachial plexi, the sympathetic system, lower cranial nerves, and their branches. Except for brachial plexus, there has been little research regarding the normal imaging appearance or corresponding pathologies of neural structures in the neck. The development in imaging techniques with better spatial resolution and signal-to-noise ratio has made it possible to see many tiny nerves to predict complications related to image-guided procedures and to better assess treatment response, especially in the management of oncology patients. The purposes of this review is to present imaging-based anatomy of major nerves in the neck and explain their relevant clinical significance according to representative pathologies of regarded nerves in the neck.

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High-resolution Imaging of Neural Anatomy and Pathology of the Neck

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“…To date, however, direct continuity of a neck nerve with a traumatic neuroma has not been reported, perhaps due to the small sizes of transected nerves in the neck (8,9). Recently, however, we described a patient who developed a traumatic neuroma after total thyroidectomy with modified radical neck dissection; on US examination, this neuroma showed direct continuity with the C4 nerve root (13).…”

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Characteristic Ultrasound Feature of Traumatic Neuromas After Neck Dissection: Direct Continuity with the Cervical Plexus

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“…Its characteristic US feature is the direct continuity of traumatic neuroma with involved nerves at the expected position, and could lead to avoidance of unnecessary procedures. Internal linear hypoechoic structures that correspond to the neural fascicles are also very specific to traumatic neuroma ( 24 58 ).…”

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Ultrasonography-Based Thyroidal and Perithyroidal Anatomy and Its Clinical Significance

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Ultrasonography (US)-guided procedures such as ethanol ablation, radiofrequency ablation, laser ablation, selective nerve block, and core needle biopsy have been widely applied in the diagnosis and management of thyroid and neck lesions. For a safe and effective US-guided procedure, knowledge of neck anatomy, particularly that of the nerves, vessels, and other critical structures, is essential. However, most previous reports evaluated neck anatomy based on cadavers, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging rather than US. Therefore, the aim of this article was to elucidate US-based thyroidal and perithyroidal anatomy, as well as its clinical significance in the use of prevention techniques for complications during the US-guided procedures. Knowledge of these areas may be helpful for maximizing the efficacy and minimizing the complications of US-guided procedures for the thyroid and other neck lesions.

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Identification of Continuity of Transected Nerve on Sonography After Neck Dissection: Direct Sign of Traumatic Neuroma

Abstract: The detection of a mass in the line of the transected nerve may be a direct US indication of traumatic neuroma after neck dissection.

Cited by 9 publications

References 9 publications

High-resolution Imaging of Neural Anatomy and Pathology of the Neck

High-resolution Imaging of Neural Anatomy and Pathology of the Neck

Characteristic Ultrasound Feature of Traumatic Neuromas After Neck Dissection: Direct Continuity with the Cervical Plexus

Ultrasonography-Based Thyroidal and Perithyroidal Anatomy and Its Clinical Significance

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