Pediatric head and neck emergencies

Purpose Head and neck emergencies in children are frequent cause of visits to the hospital. Imaging plays a critical role in the management of these patients. This review article aims to familiarize radiologists with the common clinical presentations encountered, imaging characteristics of nontrauma...

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Published in:Neuroradiology 2024-11, Vol.66 (11), p.2053-2070
Main Authors: Singh, Sumit, Booth, Timothy N., Clarke, Rebekah L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Emergencies
Emergency management
Familiarity
Head - diagnostic imaging
Head and neck
Humans
Imaging
Infant
Literature reviews
Medical imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neck
Neck - diagnostic imaging
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Pediatrics
Radiology
Review
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Summary:Purpose Head and neck emergencies in children are frequent cause of visits to the hospital. Imaging plays a critical role in the management of these patients. This review article aims to familiarize radiologists with the common clinical presentations encountered, imaging characteristics of nontraumatic pediatric head and neck emergencies, and improve their ability to recognize associated complications as well as be aware of common mimics. Methods We researched our database for commonly encountered nontraumatic head and neck emergencies in children. A literature search was done to compare and complete the list of conditions to be discussed in this review. Results The review was organized according to anatomical location of the emergent condition. Relevant anatomy has been discussed along with clinical presentation, imaging characteristics and complications. We have presented common mimics with each set of disorders. Key imaging characteristics have been delineated using radiology images. Conclusion Familiarity with the known complications of head and neck emergencies allows the radiologist to actively search for such findings, encourage early institution of appropriate therapy, and improve outcomes.
ISSN:0028-3940
1432-1920
1432-1920
DOI:10.1007/s00234-024-03466-0