Abstract
Masticator space anatomy and pathologic conditions are illustrated examples from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Characteristic imaging features of various disease processes are presented to aid the otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon) in diagnosis. The article describes infection, primary neoplasm, metastatic disease, Osteonecrosis, and vascular anomalies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1233-1251 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anatomy
- Head and neck
- Masticator space
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Odontogenic
- Oral cavity
- Schwannoma