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Oral cavity and pharynx

D M Yousem1, A A Chalian

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA. yousem@oasis.rad.upenn.edu

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|September 25, 1998
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Imaging the oral cavity and pharynx aids in diagnosing infections, identifying submucosal masses, and staging squamous-cell carcinomas. This imaging is crucial for understanding the spread of infection and the extent of tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Head and Neck Imaging
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Imaging of the oral cavity and pharynx is frequently necessary for several clinical scenarios.
  • These include evaluating inflammatory masses linked to infections, determining the origin of submucosal masses, and staging oral cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key indications for imaging the oral cavity and pharynx.
  • To detail the potential complications of infections and the differential diagnoses for submucosal masses.
  • To emphasize critical aspects of staging squamous-cell carcinomas.

Main Methods:

  • Review of imaging findings in inflammatory masses, submucosal masses, and squamous-cell carcinomas of the oral cavity and pharynx.
  • Discussion of the anatomical spaces involved in the spread of infection.

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  • Categorization of various types of submucosal masses.

    • Main Results:

    • Infections can lead to abscesses in masticatory, retropharyngeal, and parapharyngeal spaces.
    • Submucosal masses encompass congenital cysts, benign neoplasms, inflammatory cysts, and pseudotumors.
    • Squamous-cell carcinoma staging requires assessment of deep invasion and spread to adjacent structures.

    Conclusions:

    • Imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis and management of oral and pharyngeal conditions.
    • Accurate identification of masses and staging of carcinomas are essential for effective treatment planning.
    • Understanding the patterns of infection spread is critical for preventing complications.