MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review

MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review

Key points MRI of acute neck infections is feasible in most patients. Most common types are pharyngotonsillar and odontogenic infections. MRI has high diagnostic accuracy for abscesses in adults and children. MRI shows reproducible edema patterns that have clinical and prognostic significance.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jussi Hirvonen, Jaakko Heikkinen, Mikko Nyman, Tatu Happonen, Jarno Velhonoja, Heikki Irjala, Tero Soukka, Kimmo Mattila, Janne Nurminen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-01-01
Series:Insights into Imaging
Subjects:
Magnetic resonance imaging
Neck
Emergency medicine
Infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-022-01347-9

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-022-01347-9

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