Radiology of the retropharyngeal space

The retropharyngeal space extends from the skull base to the T4 vertebral l evel and contains the retropharyngeal nodes superiorly and fatty tissue els ewhere. This spate is important as it is a potential route for the spread o f infection and malignancy. This pictorial essay outlines the anatomy of th e retropharyngeal space and illustrates the various disease processes that may be seen in region. Chong, V. F. H., Fan, Y. F. (2000). Clinical Radiolo gy 55, 740-748. (C) 2000 The Royal College of Radiologists.