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Head and Neck
Anatomy
Suprahyoid and Infrahyoid Neck
Parotid Space
Parotid Space
Surjith Vattoth, MD, FRCR; H. Ric Harnsberger, MD
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TERMINOLOGY

  • Abbreviations

    • Parotid space (PS)

  • Definitions

    • PS: Paired lateral suprahyoid neck spaces enclosed by superficial layer deep cervical fascia containing parotid glands, nodes, and extracranial facial nerve branches

IMAGING ANATOMY

  • Extent

    • Anatomy Relationships

      • Internal Contents

        • Fascia of Parotid Space

          ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES

          • Imaging Recommendations

            • Imaging Pitfalls

              CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

              • Clinical Importance

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                TERMINOLOGY

                • Abbreviations

                  • Parotid space (PS)

                • Definitions

                  • PS: Paired lateral suprahyoid neck spaces enclosed by superficial layer deep cervical fascia containing parotid glands, nodes, and extracranial facial nerve branches

                IMAGING ANATOMY

                • Extent

                  • Anatomy Relationships

                    • Internal Contents

                      • Fascia of Parotid Space

                        ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES

                        • Imaging Recommendations

                          • Imaging Pitfalls

                            CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

                            • Clinical Importance