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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?

To guide aspiration and sometimes drainage Signup and view all the answers

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

Nuchal rigidity and contralateral torticollis Signup and view all the answers

What is the Carotid space also known as?

Visceral Vascular Space Signup and view all the answers

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

Trigeminal nerve (CN V) Signup and view all the answers

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

Minimal areolar tissue Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Carotid space abscesses Signup and view all the answers