Radiology of the retropharyngeal space

Citation
Vfh. Chong et Yf. Fan, Radiology of the retropharyngeal space, CLIN RADIOL, 55(10), 2000, pp. 740-748
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
CLINICAL RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00099260 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Pages
740 - 748
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-9260(200010)55:10<740:ROTRS>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
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.