Imaging submandibular pathology in the paediatric patient.
A wide range of pathologies may arise from the submandibular space (SMS) or submandibular gland (SMG) in children. We review herein the normal anatomy of the SMS and describe the role of imaging in the evaluation of SMS lesions. A schematic approach for the categorisation of SMS pathology based on imaging characteristics is provided.
Children's Hospital Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin, USA. Electronic address: tgkelly99@gmail.com.
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TG
Kelly
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
S V
SV
Faulkes
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
S K
SK
Pierre
Children's Hospital Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
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DC
Moe
Children's Hospital Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
R H
RH
Chun
Children's Hospital Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
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MS
Kelly
Eastbourne District General Hospital, UK.
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Taylor
Eastbourne District General Hospital, UK.
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DC
Howlett
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D010372:Pediatrics; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods