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Sumit Singh¹, Timothy N Booth¹, Rebekah L Clarke²

¹Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.

|September 19, 2024

Summary

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This review familiarizes radiologists with nontraumatic pediatric head and neck emergencies, focusing on imaging characteristics and complications to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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Gradenigo syndrome Idiopathic orbital inflammation Luc abscess Mastoiditis Orbital cellulitis Peritonsillar abscess Retropharyngeal abscess Suppurative retropharyngeal adenitis Tonsillar abscess

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Pediatric Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Head and Neck Imaging

Background:

Head and neck emergencies are common in children, necessitating accurate and timely diagnosis.
Medical imaging is crucial for managing pediatric head and neck emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review common nontraumatic head and neck emergencies in children.
To enhance radiologists' understanding of clinical presentations and imaging features.
To improve recognition of complications and common mimics in pediatric head and neck emergencies.

Main Methods:

Database research for prevalent nontraumatic pediatric head and neck emergencies.
Literature search to supplement and validate the list of conditions.
Organization of review by anatomical location for clarity.

Main Results:

Detailed discussion of relevant anatomy, clinical presentation, and imaging characteristics for each condition.
Presentation of common mimics to aid differential diagnosis.
Illustrative radiology images highlighting key imaging features.

Conclusions:

Radiologists' familiarity with head and neck emergency complications is key.
Active search for complications can lead to earlier, appropriate therapy.
Improved diagnostic capabilities contribute to better patient outcomes.