title: Imaging evaluation of the parapharyngeal space.
abstract: The authors present imaging anatomy of the parapharyngeal space. Imaging approach is discussed in terms of the effect it has on differential diagnosis and diagnosis by the otolaryngologist. Neoplastic and congenital lesions are discussed along with other neck diseases occurring in this space.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: J Levi
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Chazen
authors.forename: C Douglas
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001935:Branchioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D010614:Pharynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed