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Emergency head & neck imaging: infections and inflammatory processes.

Jason A McKellop1, Wessam Bou-Assaly, Suresh K Mukherji

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA. jason.mckellop@nyumc.org

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Common neck infections require careful diagnosis to differentiate from malignancy and guide treatment. Familiarity with neck anatomy and cross-sectional imaging findings is crucial for emergency care.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Neck infections are frequent in emergency departments, impacting diverse patient groups.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential to differentiate infections from noninfectious causes like malignancy.
  • Effective clinical management relies on understanding neck anatomy and imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common neck infections encountered in emergency settings.
  • To detail key findings of these infections on cross-sectional imaging.
  • To emphasize the importance of imaging in diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common neck infections.
  • Description of characteristic findings on cross-sectional imaging modalities.
  • Emphasis on the role of imaging in clinical decision-making.

Main Results:

  • Common neck infections present with specific patterns on cross-sectional imaging.
  • Imaging is vital for distinguishing infectious from malignant neck masses.
  • Knowledge of imaging findings aids in prompt and appropriate patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Cross-sectional imaging is a primary tool for diagnosing neck infections.
  • Understanding imaging characteristics of neck infections improves patient outcomes.
  • Radiological interpretation is critical for effective management of neck infections.