Rajesh Kumar Kakarla MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ankur Vallabh Vaghani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gleb Henri Gorelick MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Surya P.R. Nadimpalli MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

T.K. Venkatesan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To identify deep neck spaces as defined by cervical fascial places. To identify normal anatomic occupants of the deep neck spaces. To describe common pathologic entities affecting these spaces, and characteristic displacements produced by disease in each space.

1.  Spaces of Suprahyoid Neck and Normal Contents  Anatomical Review Imaging Presentation 2. Pathology of Suprahyoid Neck Spaces: Imaging of common pathologic entities in each space. Characteristic dispalcements due to pathology. 3.  Infrahyoid Neck Spaces and Normal Contents: Anatomical Review Imaging Presentation 4. Pathology of Infrahyoid Neck Spaces: Imaging Characteristic dispalcements 5.  Algorithm for differential diagnosis based on space of origin.    

  A classification of deep neck spaces based on cross sectional imaging is significantly helpful in evaluating extent of disease, formulating differential diagnosis, and in planning therapy. Knowledge of normal location and contents of each space allows for proper diagnosis of pathologic entities involving the extracranial head and neck.

Kakarla, R, Vaghani, A, Gorelick, G, Nadimpalli, S, Venkatesan, T, Deep Neck Spaces: Anatomic Basis for Differential Diagnoses.  Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2008/6018255.html