Items tagged “neck”

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Lymph node levels of the neck

The lymph nodes in the neck have historically been divided into at least six anatomic neck lymph node levels for the purpose of head and neck cancer staging and therapy planning. Differing definitions exist across specialties 1-4. The following is a synthesis of radiologically useful boundaries ...
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Zenker diverticulum

Zenker diverticulum, also known as a pharyngeal pouch, is a posterior outpouching of the hypopharynx, just proximal to the upper esophageal sphincter through a weakness in the muscle layer called the Killian dehiscence. Epidemiology More than 50% of the affected patients present in 60-80 years...
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Vertebral artery

The vertebral arteries (VA) are paired arteries, each arising from the respective subclavian artery and ascending in the neck to supply the posterior fossa and occipital lobes, as well as provide segmental vertebral and spinal column blood supply. Summary origin: branches of the 1st part of th...
Case

Zenker diverticulum

  Diagnosis almost certain
Erik Ranschaert
Published 18 Nov 2010
72% complete
Fluoroscopy
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Sternocleidomastoid muscle

The sternocleidomastoid muscle (also known as sternomastoid) is found in the neck. It has two heads that meld to form one insertion. Sternocleidomastoid muscle, along with the trapezius muscle, is invested by the superficial layer of the deep cervical fascia, which splits around it. Sternocleido...
Case

Zenker diverticulum

  Diagnosis certain
Lee-Anne Slater
Published 10 May 2011
79% complete
Barium
Case

Second branchial cleft cyst

  Diagnosis almost certain
Roberto Schubert
Published 23 May 2011
80% complete
MRI
Case

Neck lipoma

  Diagnosis almost certain
Roberto Schubert
Published 19 Nov 2011
39% complete
CT
Case

Lymphangioma of the neck

  Diagnosis possible
Roberto Schubert
Published 19 Nov 2011
15% complete
CT
Case

Zenker diverticulum

  Diagnosis certain
Roberto Schubert
Published 08 Mar 2012
77% complete
MRI
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Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm

Carotid artery pseudoaneurysms can refer to pseudoaneurysms involving any segment of the carotid arteries. Pathology As with pseudoaneurysms elsewhere, these lack all three layers of the arterial wall (intima, media and adventitia). Pseudoaneurysm development can occur within hours to several...
Case

Large lipoma of the neck

  Diagnosis almost certain
Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Published 26 Dec 2012
77% complete
CT
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Atypical 2nd branchial cleft cyst (type IV) - infected

  Diagnosis probable
Mohammadtaghi Niknejad
Published 26 Dec 2012
68% complete
CT
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Danger space

The danger space is a deep compartment of the head and neck located behind the true retropharyngeal space, extending from the skull base to the mediastinum. Terminology The danger space has no specific contents apart from a small amount of loose fatty connective tissue and is thus usually indi...
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Atlantoaxial subluxation in rheumatoid arthritis

  Diagnosis probable
Mark Holland
Published 16 Apr 2013
50% complete
X-ray
Case

Acute bacterial tonsillitis

  Diagnosis almost certain
David Cuete
Published 01 May 2013
77% complete
CT
Case

Calcified cervical nodes

  Diagnosis probable
Maulik S Patel
Published 15 May 2013
44% complete
X-ray
Case

Parapharyngeal abscess

  Diagnosis almost certain
David Cuete
Published 21 May 2013
77% complete
CT
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Odontogenic cervical abscess

  Diagnosis almost certain
David Cuete
Published 29 Dec 2013
76% complete
CT
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Zenker diverticulum

  Diagnosis certain
Bruno Di Muzio
Published 08 Mar 2014
88% complete
X-ray

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