THE PERIPHARYNGEAL SPACE - PATHOLOGICAL I MAGING

Tumors are the most frequent pathological pattern found in the peripha ryngeal space. Topographically, intrinsic and extrinsic tumors can be distinguished. Intrinsic tumors are mostly salivary, nervous and vascu lar. Extrinsic tumors extend from the oral cavity, pharynx and parotid gland. MRI globally gives more impressive results than CT. Diagnosis of the tumor type often remains doubious in intrinsic tumors. CT-guide d biopsy is then required.