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Review
. 2021 Apr 1;30(2):79-83.
doi: 10.1097/RMR.0000000000000282.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx

Jerrin Varghese  1 , Claudia Kirsch
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Review

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx

Jerrin Varghese et al. Top Magn Reson Imaging. .

Abstract

Understanding oral cavity and oropharyngeal anatomy is important to identify various pathologies that may afflict them. This article reviews normal magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of these vital spaces and structures, with special attention to the complex musculature, mucosal surfaces, relevant osseous structures, salivary glands, and nerves. Anatomic awareness of these spaces and critical potential pathways for perineural tumoral spread are important to recognize to improve diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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