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The suprahyoid neck: normal and pathological anatomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

V. F. H. Chong ,
S. K. Mukherji  and
C. H. K. Goh
V. F. H. Chong*
Affiliation:
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
S. K. Mukherji
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology and Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
C. H. K. Goh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Vincent Chong, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Republic of Singapore. Fax: 65 3265031 or 65 2241407 e-mail: gdrcfh@sgh.gov.sg
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Abstract

The suprahyoid neck can be divided into fascia-bound spaces. These spaces, which are readily demonstrated on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), form the anatomical framework for generating differential diagnosis and assessing disease extent. By correlating the radiological features with clinical information, the diagnostic possibilities of demonstrated lesions could be narrowed down considerably. Multiple space involvement is common in inflammatory and neoplastic processes and the full extent of these lesions should be outlined to facilitate surgical or radiotherapy planning.

Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 6 , June 1999 , pp. 501 - 508
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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