KEY FACTS Terminology Chordoma definition: Rare low-grade primary malignant tumor of notochord origin You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Brachial plexus schwannoma: Benign Schwann cell neoplasm that arises from b rachial plexus (BP) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…
KEY FACTS Terminology Vertebral artery (VA) dissection definition: Narrowing ± occlusion of VA secondary to intimal tear and subadventitial hematoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Perivertebral space (PVS) Prevertebral and paraspinal components (spaces) PVS infection: Deep neck infection centered on prevertebral muscles, disc space, vertebral body You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Inflammatory condition due to calcium hydroxyapatite deposition in longus colli tendon Synonym: Longus colli tendonitis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
Summary Thoughts: Perivertebral Space The perivertebral space (PVS) is a cylindrical space surrounding the vertebral column, extending from the skull base to the superior mediastinum. The deep layer of the deep cervical fascia (DL-DCF) completely encircles the PVS, which is…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Malignant retropharyngeal space (RPS) nodes: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) RPS nodes from nasopharyngeal or posterior wall oro- or hypopharyngeal primary SCCa You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Retropharyngeal space (RPS) effusion, benign retropharyngeal fluid Definition: Accumulation of sterile fluid within RPS You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
KEY FACTS Terminology Retropharyngeal space (RPS) abscess definition: Extranodal purulent fluid collection in RPS You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here