Head and Neck Pathology Through Anatomy

• Recognize the cross-sectional imaging anatomy of the head and neck, including the major constituent structures found in each space.
• Differentiate pathological processes (including neoplastic, infectious, inflammatory, traumatic, and congenital) from normal anatomy in the head and neck on CT and MRI.
• Report a succinct and appropriate differential diagnosis for lesions found on CT and MRI of the head and neck using imaging features and clinical information.
• Understand the strengths and limitations of CT and MRI in the imaging assessment of different head and neck pathologies.

Learning Outcomes and Modules

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Recognize the cross-sectional imaging anatomy of the head and neck, including the major constituent structures found in each space.
• Differentiate pathological processes (including neoplastic, infectious, inflammatory, traumatic, and congenital) from normal anatomy in the head and neck on CT and MRI.
• Report a succinct and appropriate differential diagnosis for lesions found on CT and MRI of the head and neck using imaging features and clinical information.
• Understand the strengths and limitations of CT and MRI in the imaging assessment of different head and neck pathologies.

Module 1

• Paranasal Sinuses—Luke Ledbetter, MD
• Orbits—Blair Winegar, MD
• Temporal Bones—Amy Fan-Yee Juliano, MD
• Skull Base—Tanya Rath, MD
• Oral Cavity & Teeth—Remy Lobo, MD

Module 2

• Parotid & Masticator Spaces—Nicholas A. Koontz, MD
• Carotid & Parapharyngeal Spaces—Kalen John Riley, MD
• Visceral Space—Ann Jay, MD
• Retropharyngeal & Perivertebral Spaces—Laura Burns Eisenmenger, MD
• Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, & Larynx—Richard Wiggins, MD