Imaging diagnoses of lymphoma of oropharynx

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the CT and MRI findings of lymphoma of oropharynx and their clinical values. Methods: CT and MRI findings of 18 cases of lymphoma of oropharynx were analyzed and compared with the operative and pathological findings. Results: 11 cases of lymphoma of the tonsil and 3 cases of lymphoma of the bases of tongue displayed regular soft tissue mass with protuberated into oropharynx. 4 cases of lymphoma of the lateral pharynx displayed irregular soft tissue mass in oropharynx. Their density and signal of the lymphoma were homogeneous and showed slight enhancement by CT and MRI. All lesions did not appear necrosis or cyst. 10 cases of cervical lymphoid metastasis were found in 18 cases of lymphoma of oropharynx. Conclusion: CT and MRI can provide the position, shape and range of lymphoma of oropharynx and metastases in lymph nodes and invasion to surrounding tissues. They had high clinical value in diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma of oropharynx.