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Deep Neck Spaces Anatomy
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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Carotid space also known as?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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