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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Pharyngeal emergencies, both traumatic and nontraumatic, frequently lead to Emergency Department (ED) visits.
  • Computed tomography (CT) imaging is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating diverse pharyngeal symptoms.
  • Accurate diagnosis and management of pharyngeal emergencies are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of nontraumatic pharyngeal emergencies.
  • To discuss etiologies, clinical presentations, CT findings, and management strategies.
  • To cover differential diagnoses based on imaging findings for anatomical regions: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx.

Main Methods:

  • Review of nontraumatic pharyngeal emergencies based on anatomical subdivisions.
  • Discussion of clinical presentations and computed tomography imaging findings.
  • Exploration of management options and differential diagnoses.

Main Results:

  • Computed tomography is the first-line imaging modality for pharyngeal emergencies.
  • Familiarity with conditions aids prompt diagnosis, assessment of disease extent, and complication evaluation.
  • The chapter outlines specific CT findings for nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and hypopharyngeal emergencies.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach to nontraumatic pharyngeal emergencies, utilizing CT imaging, is essential for effective patient care.
  • Understanding imaging findings facilitates accurate diagnosis and management planning.
  • This overview aids radiologists in identifying and managing a spectrum of pharyngeal emergencies.