Abstract
As a prelude to understanding pathologic conditions of the pediatric neck, this article presents the embryologic development of the neck, fascial planes, and key anatomic structures. Detailed discussion includes the normal development of the neck and illustrates, using selected CT and MR images, the fascial spaces, larynx and trachea, thyroid, parathyroid, and vascular and lymphatic anatomy.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Fascia / anatomy & histology
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Fascia / embryology
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Humans
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Larynx / anatomy & histology
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Larynx / embryology
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Lymphatic System / anatomy & histology
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Lymphatic System / embryology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Neck / anatomy & histology*
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Neck / blood supply
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Neck / embryology
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Neck Muscles / anatomy & histology
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Neck Muscles / embryology
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Parathyroid Glands / anatomy & histology
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Parathyroid Glands / embryology
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Thyroid Gland / anatomy & histology
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Thyroid Gland / embryology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Trachea / anatomy & histology
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Trachea / embryology