Supreeta Arya MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ashita Rastogi MBBS, MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nilesh Sable, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert Hermans MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Suresh K. Mukherji MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To discuss the definition of parapharyngeal space as understood by most clinicians. Discuss differential diagnoses of parapharyngeal neoplasms with level 1 evidence from literature. Role of various imaging methods in a) establishing diagnosis and b) assisting optimal therapy

Anatomy of the parapharyngeal space including the prestyloid and poststyloid compartments. Common differential diagnosis of parapharyngeal tumors with pictorial essay of imaging features Unusual neoplasms that can confound diagnosis Role of CT, MRI, angiography, FNAC and nuclear medicine in diagnosing parapharyngeal tumors Imaging features that can impact therapy and various surgical approaches A checklist for the optimal structured report.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14009017/14009017_xuuj.pdf

Arya, S, Rastogi, A, Sable, N, Hermans, R, Mukherji, S, Imaging Parapharyngeal Tumors: A Holistic Approach and Imaging Checklist to Assist the Clinician      .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009017.html