In a patient with prior radiation for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) or other primary malignant tumor such as adenoid cystic carcinoma, a new intraparenchymal lesion in the anterior temporal lobe is much more likely to represent radiation necrosis than metastatic disease. (Radiation necrosis until proven otherwise)
Imaging clues that favor radiation necrosis:
-Location: anterior/inferior temporal lobe ( and within radiation field)
-Timing: Within first 3 years of radiation
-Enhancement: irregular, ring-like or “soap-bubble”
-Edema: often disproportionate
-Perfusion (DSC MRI): ↓ rCBV
-MR spectroscopy: lipid-lactate peaks, ↓ choline
Metastasis, while rare, becomes more plausible if:
-Lesion is outside radiation field
-Multiple lesions in atypical locations (e.g., cerebellum, cortex elsewhere)
-Markedly elevated perfusion (high rCBV)
-Known systemic metastatic progression
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Another fun and fabulous ASHNR! Thank you to @PhilipRChapman1 for planning an amazing meeting with world class educational content. Sad to miss the gala tonight but looking forward to next year’s meeting in Pittsburgh @ASHNRSociety @CynXinWu
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🚨🚨🚨The #ASHNR25 abstract deadline has been extended!! Submit your original research and/or engaging educational projects by 11:59 PM June 4, 2025!! We look forward to seeing all of your fantastic work in Las Vegas!
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We are thrilled to announce a fantastic new benefit of ASHNR membership!! The ASHNR Head and Neck Radiology Curriculum (HNRC) is a curated collection of 82 superb lectures covering a breadth of H&N imaging topics from past annual meetings. Designed for radiologists at all levels, it allows for a customizable, structured approach to learning H&N imaging. Visit https://t.co/Ku6Ip5USm9 today and use your member login to access this wonderful new resource! If you haven't renewed your membership for 2025, now is the perfect time!!
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Save the Date! San Diego was huge hit this year. Never too early to start planning for next year's ASHNR Annual Meeting Sept 24-28, 2025 at the Encore in Las Vegas @ASHNRSociety
Registration for the November symposium is now open! Join @nakoontz and expert radiologists on November 14 to deepen your understanding of head and neck anatomy. Use the link in our bio to register now.
The non-recurrent right laryngeal nerve is a rare but important variant to be aware of to help prevent injury during surgery. Seen in the setting of an aberrant right subclavian artery.
@LNLedbetter vocal cord paralysis talk at #ASHNR24