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Review

Approach to Masses in Head and Neck Spaces

Ashley H. Aiken  1 , Deborah R. Shatzkes  2
Juerg Hodler  1 , Rahel A. Kubik-Huch  2 , Gustav K. von Schulthess  3
, editors.
In: Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2020–2023: Diagnostic Imaging [Internet]. Cham (CH): Springer; 2020. Chapter 16.
IDKD Springer Series.
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Approach to Masses in Head and Neck Spaces

Ashley H. Aiken et al.
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The spaces approach to the head and neck is based on compartments defined by the layers of the deep cervical fascia. Each space contains unique contents which are subject to a predictable set of disease processes. Localization of lesions to a particular space allows the generation of a limited radiologic differential diagnosis.

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