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Adult Supraglottitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Relatively uncommon, potentially life-threatening infection/inflammation of supraglottic larynx in adult presenting with sore throat & dysphagia 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

Epiglottitis in Child

KEY FACTS Terminology Infectious inflammation of epiglottis and supraglottic larynx → airway obstruction 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

Hypopharynx, Larynx, and Trachea Overview

Summary Thoughts: Hypopharynx & Larynx The hypopharynx and larynx both begin at the lower margin of the oropharynx and end at the lower margin of the cricoid cartilage. The hypopharynx is part of the digestive tract, carrying food and liquids to the esophagus. The larynx is part of the respiratory tract, connecting to the trachea, creating speech, and preventing aspiration. Imaging of the hypopharynx and larynx…

Lateral Cervical Esophageal Diverticulum

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Killian-Jamieson diverticulum Lateral outpouching from proximal cervical esophagus below cricopharyngeus muscle Imaging Small, smoothly marginated lateral sac Usually unilateral , left sided Bilateral in 25%; rarely unilateral, right sided Diameter: 0.2-5.0 cm; average: 1.4 cm Barium swallow (frontal & lateral) best imaging tool Lateral sac; overlaps anterior esophageal wall Incidental finding on CECT/MR Round or oval mass lateral to esophagus Abuts and…

Colloid Cyst of Thyroid

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Colloid nodule Definition: Fluid lesion of thyroid containing stored form of thyroid hormone (colloid) 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

Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Undifferentiated thyroid tumor May arise from differentiated thyroid carcinoma or multinodular goiter (MNG) 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

Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTCa) Rare neuroendocrine malignancy arising from thyroid parafollicular C cells that produce calcitonin 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

Thyroid Adenoma

KEY FACTS Terminology 2 benign categories that present as thyroid nodule True adenoma and adenomatous nodule 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

Multinodular Goiter

KEY FACTS Terminology Diffuse, multinodular thyroid enlargement in response to chronic thyroid stimulating hormone stimulation 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

Visceral Space Overview

Summary Thoughts: Visceral Space The visceral space (VS) is a tubular space that occupies the midline anterior aspect of the infrahyoid neck. Extending to the superior mediastinum, the VS lies between the laterally placed carotid spaces (CS) and is completely encircled by the middle layer of deep cervical fascia (ML-DCF), also known as the visceral fascia . While the largest VS components are the hypopharynx-larynx, trachea,…