Epiglottitis | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Nov 19, 2024 · CT is only rarely obtained, and usually when the diagnosis is unclear. Indeed, placing the child in the supine position can actually precipitate respiratory arrest. If a scan is obtained, marked edema and thickening of the epiglottis and aryepiglottic folds may be seen with narrowing of the airway.
Epiglottis | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
Feb 21, 2024 · The epiglottis is a single midline leaf-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure that forms part of the supraglottic larynx and defines the division of the hypopharynx from the larynx. It helps conduct food boluses from the oropharynx to esophagus, avoiding the food entry into the larynx 7 .
Supraglottitis | Radiology Case - Radiopaedia.org
Supraglottitis is the adult form of epiglottitis. It is characterized by thickened epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds, and mucosal enhancement. Patients are managed with intravenous antibiotics and steroids.
Epiglottitis in adult | Radiology Case - Radiopaedia.org
Adult acute epiglottitis usually presents as upper respiratory tract infection. Adults do not present with the classic respiratory distress (i.e. stridor) and tripod posturing such as in children.
Thumb sign (epiglottitis) | Radiology Reference Article
Apr 25, 2019 · The thumb sign in epiglottitis is a manifestation of an edematous and enlarged epiglottis which is seen on lateral soft-tissue radiograph of the neck, and it suggests a diagnosis of acute infectious epiglottitis.
Epiglottic enlargement | Radiology Reference Article
Nov 21, 2020 · Epiglottic enlargement is often seen on lateral neck radiographs and it's accepted to confirm clinical suspicion of acute epiglottitis only on this finding 1. However, an enlarged epiglottitis has a wide range of differentials that should be considered.
Retropharyngeal abscess | Radiology Reference Article
Nov 16, 2024 · CT. CT is excellent at evaluating the neck and is able to do so in a short time (much faster than an MRI) which is an important factor when imaging patients with potential narrowing of the airway. Scans should be obtained with contrast to allow differentiation of fluid collections from phlegmonous thickening (retropharyngeal cellulitis).
Vallecula | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Vallecula is Latin for "small valley" and refers to a depression or furrow in anatomy.
Larynx | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Aug 21, 2024 · It extends from the epiglottis (namely the glossoepiglottic and pharyngoepiglottic folds) to the inferior aspect of the cricoid cartilage. Inferiorly, it continues as the cervical trachea. The larynx also forms part of the upper respiratory tract.
Oropharynx | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
Jul 16, 2024 · inferiorly: level of the hyoid bone or tip of epiglottis. laterally: tonsillar fossae and pillars. Contents. The subsites of the oropharyngeal tissues include the following: base (posterior third) of tongue (including lingual tonsils) tonsillar complex (palatine tonsils, tonsillar fossae, and tonsillar pillars) soft palate (inferior surface and ...