Multiplanar CT and MRI of collections in the retropharyngeal space: is it an abscess?

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to describe a practical imaging approach to evaluating collections in the retropharyngeal space. CONCLUSION: The differential diagnoses for fluid in the retropharyngeal space include both noninfectious and infectious processes. The multiplanar capabilities of CT and MRI are ideal for characterizing and delineating collections. In this pictorial essay, we describe the anatomy of the retropharyngeal space and offer a four-step approach to evaluating retropharyngeal collections on multiplanar imaging.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Hoang, JK; Branstetter, BF; Eastwood, JD; Glastonbury, CM

Published Date

  • April 2011

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 196 / 4

Start / End Page

  • W426 - W432

PubMed ID

  • 21427307

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1546-3141

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2214/AJR.10.5116

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States