Imaging of pharyngeal pathology.

Br J Radiol

Consultant Radiologist, London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.

Published: September 2023

The pharynx plays a significant role in swallowing and speech, and this is reflected in both its complex anatomy and degree of physiological motility. Patients who present with pharynx-related symptoms such as sore throat, globus, dysphagia or dysphonia will usually undergo visual and nasal endoscopic examination in the first instance. Imaging is frequently required to supplement clinical assessment and this typically involves MRI and CT. However, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and radionuclide imaging are valuable in certain clinical situations. The aforementioned complexity of the pharynx and the myriad of pathologies which may arise within it often make radiological evaluation challenging. In this pictorial review, we aim to provide a brief overview of cross-sectional pharyngeal anatomy and present the radiological features of a variety of pharyngeal pathologies, both benign and malignant.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10461270PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20230046DOI Listing

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