Infections of Deep Neck Spaces

Authors

Blake Hansen MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Stanislav Ryndin DO, Baystate HealthFollow
Katherine Mullen MD, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Radiology

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

2-2020

Abstract

Identifying infections of the deep neck spaces and understanding how they spread can be a diagnostic challenge that is complicated by complex anatomy and far-reaching clinical implications. Deep neck infections have the potential to quickly spread throughout the neck and chest, leading to widespread disease that can be rapidly fatal and resistant to treatment. This article provides a foundation for evaluating deep neck infections through a review of essential anatomy and a discussion of important diseases that interact with these spaces.

Recommended Citation

Hansen BW1, Ryndin S2, Mullen KM2. Infections of Deep Neck Spaces. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2020 Feb;41(1):74-84.

PMID

31964496