Suprahyoid Neck: Anatomy and Principle of Pathology

The suprahyoid neck extends from the hyoid bone inferiorly to skull base, excluding orbit, sinonasal and oral cavity. is anatomically complex but can be organized into different spaces based on fascial planes. Multiple systems with slightly namings are adapted. As a consensus, 5 principal 2 posterior midline recognized. Each space contains unique contents which subject predictable set of disease processes. Localization lesions particular allows generation limited radiologic differential diagnosis. This termed “space-specific diagnosis”. anatomy related pathology pharyngeal mucosal, parapharyngeal, carotid space, masticator parotid retropharyngeal perivertebral will discussed. After presentation, participants able comprehend neck, understand concept space- specific diagnosis formulate (differential) when encountering in region.