Deep Neck Spaces Anatomy
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What is a common complication of carotid sheath infection?

  • Pneumothorax
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Internal jugular vein thrombosis (correct)

What is the typical appearance of an abscess on a contrast-enhanced CT scan?

  • Ring-like enhancement with a high-density center
  • Rim-enhancing lesion with a low-density center (correct)
  • Diffuse homogeneous enhancement
  • High-density center with surrounding edema

What is a common cause of carotid sheath infection?

  • Direct inoculation from skin trauma
  • Contiguous spread from adjacent neck spaces (correct)
  • Hematogenous spread from a distant site
  • Lymphatic spread from a peripheral site

What is the role of ultrasonography in the management of deep neck abscesses?

<p>To guide aspiration and sometimes drainage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of the patient's presentation in carotid space abscesses?

<p>Nuchal rigidity and contralateral torticollis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Carotid space also known as?

<p>Visceral Vascular Space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is NOT found in the Carotid space?

<p>Trigeminal nerve (CN V) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the fascia in the Carotid space?

<p>Minimal areolar tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical term used to describe Carotid space abscesses?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare occurrence in modern times due to effective antibiotics and early treatment?

<p>Carotid space abscesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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