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Imaging of Parapharyngeal Space and Infratemporal Fossa
Cross-sectional imaging is an indispensable tool in the investigation of parapharyngeal space and infratemporal fossa pathologies. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging exquisitely display the complex anatomy of this region and provides accurate spatial localization of pathology, differential diagnosis and vital information for treatment planning.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: JBNC - JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE NEUROCIRURGIA
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2446-6786
DOI: 10.22290/jbnc.v19i1.647