Masticator space: imaging anatomy for diagnosis

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2012 Dec;45(6):1233-51. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2012.08.003.

Abstract

Masticator space anatomy and pathologic conditions are illustrated examples from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Characteristic imaging features of various disease processes are presented to aid the otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon) in diagnosis. The article describes infection, primary neoplasm, metastatic disease, Osteonecrosis, and vascular anomalies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / diagnosis
  • Chondrosarcoma
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Jaw Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mandibular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mastication
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Oropharynx
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Stomatognathic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis