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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Head and Neck Imaging
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Parapharyngeal space (PPS) lesions present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their deep anatomical location.
  • Topographical relationships aid differential diagnosis, but imaging-guided biopsy remains crucial for definitive diagnosis.
  • PPS lesions constitute 1-2% of head and neck pathologies, predominantly benign or inflammatory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging imaging applications for parapharyngeal space pathologies.
  • To outline a differential diagnostic scheme for PPS lesions based on imaging criteria.
  • To discuss the role of interventional radiology, including CT-guided procedures, in PPS management.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of recent publications on PPS imaging and interventions.
  • Analysis of characteristic imaging criteria for various PPS pathologies.
  • Evaluation of advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Main Results:

  • Advanced imaging and AI enhance differential diagnosis accuracy for PPS lesions.
  • CT-guided biopsy is effective for obtaining tissue samples when diagnostic questions persist.
  • CT-assisted procedures enable biopsy or drainage of most PPS pathologies after careful planning.

Conclusions:

  • Radiological procedures are vital for diagnosing and planning treatment of PPS pathologies.
  • AI integration is rapidly advancing head and neck imaging capabilities.
  • Interventional radiology offers a minimally invasive approach for PPS lesion diagnosis and management.