title: Imaging of the carotid space.
abstract: The most common of the lesions in the carotid space are discussed in relation to their radiographic diagnosis and clinical implications. The appearance of tumors and lesions on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is presented, and their differential diagnosis is discussed. The image of each carotid disease is presented, and the discussion concludes with treatment recommendations and considerations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-8605, USA.
authors.forename: Clinton
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kuwada
authors.forename: Kyle
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mannion
authors.forename: Joseph M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Aulino
authors.forename: Sangam G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Kanekar
mesh_terms: D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D057831:Lemierre Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis