Nafi Aygun, MD

Cancer Focus:
Brain Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Spinal Tumor

Dr. Nafi Aygun is a Senior Member in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Aygun received his MD from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. He completed a Radiology Residency and Neuroradiology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. He was most recently a Professor, Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an attending physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital.As a neuroradiologist, Dr. Aygun’s clinical interests include all aspects of brain, spine, and head and neck imaging, with a focus in head and neck cancers and skull base imaging. His research focuses on development of high-resolution skull base imaging protocols and improvements in head and neck imaging.

 

Education & Training

Fellowship:

• Cleveland Clinic - Neuroradiology

Residency:

• Hacettepe University - Radiology
• Cleveland Clinic - Radiology

Medical School:

• Hacettepe University - MD

• Scott-Wittenborn N, D'Souza G, Aygun N, Tewari SR, Azadi J, Vosler P, Gooi Z, Mehta V, Mydlarz W, Nance M, Mlot S, Patel MR, Tan M, Miles BA, Troy T, Fakhry C. Feasibility of clinical evaluation of individuals with increased risk for HPV-associated oropharynx cancer. Head Neck. 2023 Jan.45(1):95-102. Pubmedid: 36200696.
• Kontzialis M, Ahmed AK, Gallia GL, Texakalidis P, Aygun N, Blitz AM. Correction to: High resolution 3D magnetic resonance imaging of Gruber's ligament: a pilot study. Surg Radiol Anat. 2022 Sep.44(9):1269. Pubmedid: 36083526.
• Steinbrenner M, Duncan JS, Dickson J, Rathore C, Wächter B, Aygun N, Menon RN, Radhakrishnan A, Holtkamp M, Ilyas-Feldmann M. Utility of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in presurgical evaluation of patients with epilepsy: A multicenter study. Epilepsia. 2022 May.63(5):1238-1252. Pubmedid: 35166379.
• Hersh AM, Antar A, Pennington Z, Aygun N, Patel J, Goldsborough E, Porras JL, Elsamadicy AA, Lubelski D, Wolinsky JP, Jallo GI, Gokaslan ZL, Lo SL, Sciubba DM. Predictors of survival and time to progression following operative management of intramedullary spinal cord astrocytomas. J Neurooncol. 2022 May.158(1):117-127. Pubmedid: 35538385.
• Razavi CR, Hostetter J, Shukla A, Cheng Z, Aygun N, Boahene K, Byrne PJ, Richmon J, Quon H, Desai SC. Predictors of Free Flap Volume Loss in Nonosseous Reconstruction of Head and Neck Oncologic Defects. Ear Nose Throat J. 2022 Jan.101(1):48-53. Pubmedid: 32633655.
• Luna LP, Coffey W, Alvin MD, Shanechi AM, Sankaran N, Rodriguez EF, Naeem Z, Aygun N, Khan M. Parotid Warthin's tumor: novel MR imaging score as diagnostic indicator. Clin Imaging. 2022 Jan.81:9-14. Pubmedid: 34598007.
• Yang JX, Aygun N, Nadgir RN. Imaging of the Postoperative Skull Base and Cerebellopontine Angle. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2022 Feb.32(1):159-174. Pubmedid: 34809836.
• Kontzialis M, Ahmed AK, Gallia GL, Texakalidis P, Aygun N, Blitz AM. High resolution 3D magnetic resonance imaging of Gruber's ligament: a pilot study. Surg Radiol Anat. 2022 Aug.44(8):1157-1163. Pubmedid: 35909192.
• Taguchi K, Polster C, Segars WP, Aygun N, Stierstorfer K. Model-based pulse pileup and charge sharing compensation for photon counting detectors: A simulation study. Med Phys. 2022 Aug.49(8):5038-5051. Pubmedid: 35722721. Pmcid: PMC9541674.
• Formeister EJ, Zhang L, Dent J, Aygun N, Carey JP. Predictive Factors for Concurrent Tegmen Dehiscence in Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome. Otol Neurotol. 2022 Apr.43(4):494-499. Pubmedid: 35213476.
• Agarwal N, Ahmed AK, Wiggins RH, McCulley TJ, Kontzialis M, Macedo LL, Choudhri AF, Ditta LC, Ishii M, Gallia GL, Aygun N, Blitz AM. Segmental Imaging of the Trochlear Nerve: Anatomic and Pathologic Considerations. J Neuroophthalmol. 2021 Mar.41(1):e7-e15. Pubmedid: 33136684.
• Soleimani S, Davis K, Sankaran N, Aygun N. Acute Hydrocephalus from Translocated Subependymoma. Clin Neuroradiol. 2021 Jun.31(2):521-523. Pubmedid: 33006653.
• Ong AC, Huh EH, Moreland AJ, Rooper LM, Aygun N, Akst LM, Best SR, Khan MA. Nonepithelial Tumors of the Larynx: Single-Institution 13-Year Review with Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation. Radiographics. 2021 Jul.40(7):2011-2028. Pubmedid: 33035134.
• Naidoo J, Schreck KC, Fu W, Hu C, Carvajal-Gonzalez A, Connolly RM, Santa-Maria CA, Lipson EJ, Holdhoff M, Forde PM, Douville C, Riemer J, Barnes A, Redmond KJ, Kleinberg L, Page B, Aygun N, Kinzler KW, Papadopoulos N, Bettegowda C, Venkatesan A, Brahmer JR, Grossman SA. Pembrolizumab for patients with leptomeningeal metastasis from solid tumors: efficacy, safety, and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers. J Immunother Cancer. 2021 Aug.9(8). Pubmedid: 34380662. Pmcid: PMC8359453.
• Doerr SA, De Silva T, Vijayan R, Han R, Uneri A, Ketcha MD, Zhang X, Khanna N, Westbroek E, Jiang B, Zygourakis C, Aygun N, Theodore N, Siewerdsen JH. Automatic analysis of global spinal alignment from simple annotation of vertebral bodies. J Med Imaging (Bellingham). 2020 May.7(3):035001. Pubmedid: 32411814. Pmcid: PMC7218103.
• Faraji F, Aygun N, Coquia SF, Gourin CG, Tan M, Rooper LM, Eisele DW, Fakhry C. Computed tomography performance in predicting extranodal extension in HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. Laryngoscope. 2020 Jun.130(6):1479-1486. Pubmedid: 31411751.
• Davis RJ, Rettig E, Aygun N, Rooper L, D'Souza G, Eisele DW, Fakhry C. From presumed benign neck masses to delayed recognition of human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer. Laryngoscope. 2020 Feb.130(2):392-397. Pubmedid: 30950517. Pmcid: PMC6778483.
• Rosner S, Agrawal Y, Sun DQ, Aygun N, Schollenberger MD, Lipson E, Naidoo J. Immune-mediated ototoxicity associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with melanoma. J Immunother Cancer. 2020 Dec.8(2). Pubmedid: 33335030. Pmcid: PMC7745691.
• Meltzer DE, Mirbagheri S, Aygun N. Subperiosteal Hematoma of the Orbit: A Variety of Presentations. J Radiol Case Rep. 2019 Jun.13(6):13-23. Pubmedid: 31558959. Pmcid: PMC6742451.
• Adin ME, Ozmen CA, Aygun N. Utility of the Vidian Canal in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Detailed Anatomy and Relationship to the Internal Carotid Artery. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan.121:e140-e146. Pubmedid: 30240854.
• Manbachi A, De Silva T, Uneri A, Jacobson M, Goerres J, Ketcha M, Han R, Aygun N, Thompson D, Ye X, Vogt S, Kleinszig G, Molina C, Iyer R, Garzon-Muvdi T, Raber MR, Groves M, Wolinsky JP, Siewerdsen JH. Clinical Translation of the LevelCheck Decision Support Algorithm for Target Localization in Spine Surgery. Ann Biomed Eng. 2018 Oct.46(10):1548-1557. Pubmedid: 30051244. Pmcid: PMC9107073.
• Seeburg DP, Baer AH, Aygun N. Imaging of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: From Staging to Surveillance. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Nov.30(4):421-433. Pubmedid: 30143307.
• Faraji F, Coquia SF, Wenderoth MB, Padilla ES, Blitz D, DeJong MR, Aygun N, Hamper UM, Fakhry C. Evaluating oropharyngeal carcinoma with transcervical ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Oral Oncol. 2018 Mar.78:177-185. Pubmedid: 29496048.
• Wen J, Desai NS, Jeffery D, Aygun N, Blitz A. High-Resolution Isotropic Three-Dimensional MR Imaging of the Extraforaminal Segments of the Cranial Nerves. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2018 Feb.26(1):101-119. Pubmedid: 29127999.
• Pross SE, Ward BK, Sharon JD, Weinreich HM, Aygun N, Francis HW. A Prospective Study of Pain From Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Cochlear Implant Magnets In Situ. Otol Neurotol. 2018 Feb.39(2):e80-e86. Pubmedid: 29210950.
• Dang H, Stayman JW, Xu J, Zbijewski W, Sisniega A, Mow M, Wang X, Foos DH, Aygun N, Koliatsos VE, Siewerdsen JH. Task-based statistical image reconstruction for high-quality cone-beam CT. Phys Med Biol. 2017 Nov.62(22):8693-8719. Pubmedid: 28976368.
• Zupetic I, Yousem IJ, Liu L, Aygun N, Yousem DM. Factors Determining Scientific Paper Productivity by Neuroradiology Fellows. Acad Radiol. 2017 Mar.24(3):359-364. Pubmedid: 28041776.
• Badger D, Aygun N. Imaging of Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Cancer. Radiol Clin North Am. 2017 Jan.55(1):139-149. Pubmedid: 27890182.
• Blitz AM, Aygun N, Herzka DA, Ishii M, Gallia GL. High Resolution Three-Dimensional MR Imaging of the Skull Base: Compartments, Boundaries, and Critical Structures. Radiol Clin North Am. 2017 Jan.55(1):17-30. Pubmedid: 27890185.
• Dang H, Stayman JW, Sisniega A, Zbijewski W, Xu J, Wang X, Foos DH, Aygun N, Koliatsos VE, Siewerdsen JH. Multi-resolution statistical image reconstruction for mitigation of truncation effects: application to cone-beam CT of the head. Phys Med Biol. 2017 Jan.62(2):539-559. Pubmedid: 28033118. Pmcid: PMC5234681.
• Aygun N. Skull Base Imaging in the Era of Minimal Access Surgery. Radiol Clin North Am. 2017 Jan.55(1):xiii. Pubmedid: 27890191.
• Kontzialis M, Glastonbury CM, Aygun N. Evaluation: Imaging Studies. Adv Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jan.78:25-38. Pubmedid: 27093072.
• Poretti A, Snow J, Summers AC, Tekes A, Huisman TAGM, Aygun N, Carson KA, Doherty D, Parisi MA, Toro C, Yildirimli D, Vemulapalli M, Mullikin JC, Cullinane AR, Vilboux T, Gahl WA, Gunay-Aygun M. Joubert syndrome: neuroimaging findings in 110 patients in correlation with cognitive function and genetic cause. J Med Genet. 2017 Aug.54(8):521-529. Pubmedid: 28087721.
• Sharon JD, Northcutt BG, Aygun N, Francis HW. Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 1.5 Tesla With a Cochlear Implant Magnet in Place: Image Quality and Usability. Otol Neurotol. 2016 Oct.37(9):1284-1290. Pubmedid: 27525711.
• De Silva T, Lo SL, Aygun N, Aghion DM, Boah A, Petteys R, Uneri A, Ketcha MD, Yi T, Vogt S, Kleinszig G, Wei W, Weiten M, Ye X, Bydon A, Sciubba DM, Witham TF, Wolinsky JP, Siewerdsen JH. Utility of the LevelCheck Algorithm for Decision Support in Vertebral Localization. Spine. 2016 Oct.41(20):E1249-E1256. Pubmedid: 27035579. Pmcid: PMC5045321.
• Xu J, Sisniega A, Zbijewski W, Dang H, Stayman JW, Mow M, Wang X, Foos DH, Koliatsos VE, Aygun N, Siewerdsen JH. Technical assessment of a prototype cone-beam CT system for imaging of acute intracranial hemorrhage. Med Phys. 2016 Oct.43(10):5745. Pubmedid: 27782694.
• Contrera KJ, Aygun N, Ward BK, Gooi Z, Richmon JD. Internal jugular vein duplication and fenestration: Case series and literature review. Laryngoscope. 2016 Jul.126(7):1585-1588. Pubmedid: 26498831. Pmcid: PMC5405004.
• Seeburg DP, Northcutt B, Aygun N, Blitz AM. The Role of Imaging for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Segmental Approach to High-Resolution MRI. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2016 Jul.27(3):315-326. Pubmedid: 27324998.
• Xu J, Sisniega A, Zbijewski W, Dang H, Stayman JW, Wang X, Foos DH, Aygun N, Koliatsos VE, Siewerdsen JH. Evaluation of detector readout gain mode and bowtie filters for cone-beam CT imaging of the head. Phys Med Biol. 2016 Aug.61(16):5973-5992. Pubmedid: 27435162.
• Yousem IJ, Liu L, Aygun N, Yousem DM. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 and 2 Scores Predict Neuroradiology Fellowship Success. J Am Coll Radiol. 2016 Apr.13(4):438-44.e2. Pubmedid: 26934906.
• Labruzzo SV, Aygun N, Zinreich SJ. Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses: Mitigation, Identification, and Workup of Functional Endoscopic Surgery Complications. Otolaryng Clin N Am. 2015 Oct.48(5):805-815. Pubmedid: 26117299.
• Puvanesarajah V, Lo SL, Aygun N, Liauw JA, Jusué-Torres I, Lina IA, Hadelsberg U, Elder BD, Bydon A, Bettegowda C, Sciubba DM, Wolinsky JP, Rigamonti D, Kleinberg LR, Gokaslan ZL, Witham TF, Redmond KJ, Lim M. Prognostic factors associated with pain palliation after spine stereotactic body radiation therapy. J Neurosurg Spine. 2015 Nov.23(5):620-629. Pubmedid: 26230422. Pmcid: PMC4733601.
• Baxter M, Chan JY, Mydlarz WK, Labruzzo SV, Kiess A, Ha PK, Aygun N, Agrawal N. Retropharyngeal lymph node involvement in human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Laryngoscope. 2015 Nov.125(11):2503-2508. Pubmedid: 26227748.
• Aygun N, Noureldine SI, Tufano RP. Regarding "Limiting the risks of radiation exposure in diagnostic imaging". Surgery. 2015 May.157(5):962-963. Pubmedid: 25666337.
• Ilica AT, Mossa-Basha M, Zan E, Vikani A, Pillai JJ, Gujar S, Aygun N, Izbudak I. Cranial intraosseous meningioma: spectrum of neuroimaging findings with respect to histopathological grades in 65 patients. Clin Imaging. 2015 May.38(5):599-604. Pubmedid: 24997535.
• Otake Y, Wang AS, Uneri A, Kleinszig G, Vogt S, Aygun N, Lo SF, Wolinsky JP, Gokaslan ZL, Siewerdsen JH. 3D–2D registration in mobile radiographs: algorithm development and preliminary clinical evaluation. Phys Med Biol. 2015 Mar.60(5):2075-2090. Pubmedid: 25674851. Pmcid: PMC4640192.
• Blitz AM, Aygun N, Herzka DA. Invited Commentary: The Rise of Microradiology. Radiographics. 2015 Jul.35(4):1091-1093. Pubmedid: 26172353.
• Kontzialis M, Choudhri AF, Patel VR, Subramanian PS, Ishii M, Gallia GL, Aygun N, Blitz AM. High-Resolution 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Sixth Cranial Nerve: Anatomic and Pathologic Considerations by Segment. J Neuroophthalmol. 2015 Dec.35(4):412-425. Pubmedid: 26576019.
• Coquia SF, Hamper UM, Holman ME, DeJong MR, Subramaniam RM, Aygun N, Fakhry C. Visualization of the Oropharynx With Transcervical Ultrasound. Ajr Am J Roentgenol. 2015 Dec.205(6):1288-1294. Pubmedid: 26587936.
• Lo SF, Otake Y, Puvanesarajah V, Wang AS, Uneri A, De Silva T, Vogt S, Kleinszig G, Elder BD, Goodwin CR, Kosztowski TA, Liauw JA, Groves M, Bydon A, Sciubba DM, Witham TF, Wolinsky JP, Aygun N, Gokaslan ZL, Siewerdsen JH. Automatic localization of target vertebrae in spine surgery: clinical evaluation of the LevelCheck registration algorithm. Spine. 2015 Apr.40(8):E476-E483. Pubmedid: 25646750. Pmcid: PMC4433144.
• Bydon M, Mathios D, Macki M, De la Garza-Ramos R, Aygun N, Sciubba DM, Witham TF, Gokaslan ZL, Bydon A, Wolinksy JP. Accuracy of C2 pedicle screw placement using the anatomic freehand technique. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2014 Oct.125:24-27. Pubmedid: 25080046.
• Subramaniam RM, Alluri KC, Tahari AK, Aygun N, Quon H. PET/CT imaging and human papilloma virus-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer: evolving clinical imaging paradigm. J Nucl Med. 2014 Mar.55(3):431-438. Pubmedid: 24408893.
• Ryken TC, Aygun N, Morris J, Schweizer M, Nair R, Spracklen C, Kalkanis SN, Olson JJ. The role of imaging in the management of progressive glioblastoma : a systematic review and evidence-based clinical practice guideline. J Neurooncol. 2014 Jul.118(3):435-460. Pubmedid: 24715656.
• Blitz AM, Macedo LL, Chonka ZD, Ilica AT, Choudhri AF, Gallia GL, Aygun N. High-resolution CISS MR imaging with and without contrast for evaluation of the upper cranial nerves: segmental anatomy and selected pathologic conditions of the cisternal through extraforaminal segments. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2014 Feb.24(1):17-34. Pubmedid: 24210310.
• Blitz AM, Choudhri AF, Chonka ZD, Ilica AT, Macedo LL, Chhabra A, Gallia GL, Aygun N. Anatomic considerations, nomenclature, and advanced cross-sectional imaging techniques for visualization of the cranial nerve segments by MR imaging. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2014 Feb.24(1):1-15. Pubmedid: 24210309.
• Bydon M, Macki M, Aygun N, Sciubba DM, Wolinsky JP, Witham TF, Gokaslan ZL, Bydon A. Development of postoperative C5 palsy is associated with wider posterior decompressions: an analysis of 41 patients. Spine J. 2014 Dec.14(12):2861-2867. Pubmedid: 24704500.
• Noureldine SI, Aygun N, Walden MJ, Hassoon A, Gujar SK, Tufano RP. Multiphase computed tomography for localization of parathyroid disease in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: How many phases do we really need?. Surgery. 2014 Dec.156(6):1300-1306. Pubmedid: 25262222.
• Chokshi FH, Aygun N, Mullins ME. Imaging of acquired metabolic and toxic disorders of the basal ganglia. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2014 Apr.35(2):75-84. Pubmedid: 24745885.
• Mossa-Basha M, Ilica AT, Maluf F, Karakoç Ö, Izbudak I, Aygün N. The many faces of fungal disease of the paranasal sinuses: CT and MRI findings. Diagn Interv Radiol. 2013 May.19(3):195-200. Pubmedid: 23271503.
• Gok B, Jallo G, Hayeri R, Wahl R, Aygun N. The evaluation of FDG-PET imaging for epileptogenic focus localization in patients with MRI positive and MRI negative temporal lobe epilepsy. Neuroradiology. 2013 May.55(5):541-550. Pubmedid: 23223825.
• Ozturk A, Aygun N, Smith SA, Caffo B, Calabresi PA, Reich DS. Axial 3D gradient-echo imaging for improved multiple sclerosis lesion detection in the cervical spinal cord at 3T. Neuroradiology. 2013 Mar.55(4):431-439. Pubmedid: 23208410. Pmcid: PMC3602327.
• Ilica AT, Rodrigues F, Maluf F, Aygun N. Organizing hematoma mimicking brain tumor. Clin Imaging. 2013 Jun.37(1):143-146. Pubmedid: 23206621.
• Walden MJ, Aygun N. Head and neck cancer. Semin Roentgenol. 2013 Jan.48(1):75-86. Pubmedid: 23158052.
• Aygun N. Letter from the guest editor: head and neck imaging. Semin Roentgenol. 2013 Jan.48(1):3. Pubmedid: 23158046.
• Eshetu T, Aygun N. Imaging of the temporal bone: a symptom-based approach. Semin Roentgenol. 2013 Jan.48(1):52-64. Pubmedid: 23158050.
• Ilica AT, Mossa-Basha M, Maluf F, Izbudak I, Aygun N. Clinical and radiologic features of fungal diseases of the paranasal sinuses. J Comput Assist Tomo. 2012 Sep.36(5):570-576. Pubmedid: 22992608.
• Markman T, Aygun N, Chien WW. Magnetic resonance imaging findings in meningitis. Otol Neurotol. 2012 Sep.33(7):e57-e58. Pubmedid: 22710549.
• Fakhry C, Bajaj G, Aygun N, Westra W, Gillison M. Long-term survival of a patient with leptomeningeal involvement by nasopharyngeal carcinoma after treatment with high-dose intravenous methotrexate. Head Neck. 2012 Feb.34(2):296-300. Pubmedid: 20737501. Pmcid: PMC3715067.
• Lin BM, Aygun N, Agrawal Y. Imaging case of the month: Cystic lesions of the petrous apex: identification based on magnetic resonance imaging characteristics. Otol Neurotol. 2012 Dec.33(9):e75-e76. Pubmedid: 22801043.
• Intrapiromkul J, Aygun N, Tunkel DE, Carone M, Yousem DM. Inner ear anomalies seen on CT images in people with Down syndrome. Pediatr Radiol. 2012 Dec.42(12):1449-1455. Pubmedid: 22936282.
• Martinez-Monedero R, Niparko JK, Aygun N. Cochlear coiling pattern and orientation differences in cochlear implant candidates. Otol Neurotol. 2011 Sep.32(7):1086-1093. Pubmedid: 21817935.
• Kuo GP, Torok CM, Aygun N, Zinreich SJ. Diagnostic imaging of the upper airway. Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2011 Mar.8(1):40-45. Pubmedid: 21364220.
• Crane BT, Gottschalk B, Kraut M, Aygun N, Niparko JK. Magnetic resonance imaging at 1.5 T after cochlear implantation. Otol Neurotol. 2010 Oct.31(8):1215-1220. Pubmedid: 20729783.
• Chu EA, Westra WH, Aygun N, Bhatti NI. Combined endoscopic and transoral resection of a primary nasopharyngeal paraganglioma. Ear Nose Throat J. 2010 May.89(5):E1-E3. Pubmedid: 20461668.
• Schroeder JW, Baskaran V, Aygun N. Imaging of traumatic arterial injuries in the neck with an emphasis on CTA. Emerg Radiol. 2010 Mar.17(2):109-122. Pubmedid: 19798524.
• Eran A, Ozturk A, Aygun N, Izbudak I. Medulloblastoma: atypical CT and MRI findings in children. Pediatr Radiol. 2010 Jul.40(7):1254-1262. Pubmedid: 20386894.
• Campbell PD, Zinreich SJ, Aygun N. Imaging of the paranasal sinuses and in-office CT. Otolaryng Clin N Am. 2009 Oct.42(5):753-64, vii. Pubmedid: 19909856.
• Krishnan A, Arslanoglu A, Yildirm N, Silbergleit R, Aygun N. Imaging findings of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with emphasis on early magnetic resonance imaging findings. J Comput Assist Tomo. 2009 Mar.33(2):298-304. Pubmedid: 19346864.
• Saraiya PV, Aygun N. Temporal bone fractures. Emerg Radiol. 2009 Jul.16(4):255-265. Pubmedid: 18982367.
• Yildirim N, Arslanoglu A, Aygun N. Otologic and leptomeningeal involvements as presenting features in seronegative Wegener granulomatosis. Am J Otolaryngol. 2008 Mar.29(2):147-149. Pubmedid: 18314030.
• Aygun N. Imaging of recurrent thyroid cancer. Otolaryng Clin N Am. 2008 Dec.41(6):1095-106, viii. Pubmedid: 19040971.
• Bonekamp D, Jacene H, Bartelt D, Aygun N. Conversion of FDG PET activity of fibrous dysplasia of the skull late in life mimicking metastatic disease. Clin Nucl Med. 2008 Dec.33(12):909-911. Pubmedid: 19033807.
• Quintanilla-Dieck Mde L, Farrag TY, Micchelli S, Burkart A, Aygun N, Tufano RP. Pathology quiz case. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) of the scalp. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Aug.134(8):897-898. Pubmedid: 18711068.
• Blitz AM, Aygun N. Radiologic evaluation of larynx cancer. Otolaryng Clin N Am. 2008 Aug.41(4):697-713, vi. Pubmedid: 18570954.
• Lai V, Farrag TY, Cao D, Aygun N, Boahene K, Tufano RP. Synovial sarcoma of the infratemporal fossa. Am J Otolaryngol. 2007 Nov.28(6):444-447. Pubmedid: 17980783.
• Hopkins B, Aygun N, Eisen MD. Hemangioma of the vertical segment of the facial nerve. Otol Neurotol. 2007 Jun.28(4):570-571. Pubmedid: 17159488.
• Mydlarz WK, Ramanathan M, Aygun N, Tufano RP. Radiology quiz case 2. Diagnosis: hypopharyngeal lipoma. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Jul.133(7):725, 727. Pubmedid: 17638790.
• Mydlarz WK, Wu J, Aygun N, Olivi A, Carey JP, Westra WH, Tufano RP. Management considerations for differentiated thyroid carcinoma presenting as a metastasis to the skull base. Laryngoscope. 2007 Jul.117(7):1146-1152. Pubmedid: 17489069.
• Weiland DA, Aygun N. An unusual presentation of a cholesterol granuloma in a pneumatized pterygoid process of the sphenoid sinus. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Jan.136(1):153-154. Pubmedid: 17210359.
• Farage L, Motta AC, Goldenberg D, Aygun N, Yousem DM. Idiopathic inflammatory pseudotumor of the carotid sheath. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2007 Dec.65(4B):1241-1244. Pubmedid: 18345439.
• Aygun N, Zinreich SJ. Imaging for functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Otolaryng Clin N Am. 2006 Jun.39(3):403-16, vii. Pubmedid: 16757222.
• Aygun N, Zinreich SJ. Head and neck imaging at 3T. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2006 Feb.14(1):89-95. Pubmedid: 16530637.
• Hourany R, Aygun N, Della Santina CC, Zinreich SJ. Silent sinus syndrome: an acquired condition. Ajnr Am J Neuroradiol. 2005 Oct.26(9):2390-2392. Pubmedid: 16219851. Pmcid: PMC7976156.
• Aygun N, Uzuner O, Zinreich SJ. Advances in imaging of the paranasal sinuses. Otolaryng Clin N Am. 2005 Jun.38(3):429-437. Pubmedid: 15907892.
• Arslanoğlu A, Aygün N, Bilgiç H. Gross mural cartilage in a congenital bronchogenic cyst: MRI features. Tuberk Toraks. 2005 Dec.53(3):284-287. Pubmedid: 16258890.
• Arslanoglu A, Aygun N, Tekhtani D, Aronson L, Cohen K, Burger PC, Yousem DM. Imaging findings of CNS atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors. Ajnr Am J Neuroradiol. 2004 Mar.25(3):476-480. Pubmedid: 15037475. Pmcid: PMC8158557.
• Aygun N, Masaryk TJ. Diagnostic imaging for intracerebral hemorrhage. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2002 Jul.13(3):313-34, vi. Pubmedid: 12486921.