CASE 289 Published on 16.01.2000

Anatomy of the nasopharynx

Section

Head & neck imaging

Authors

R Sigal, JP Francke

Patient

35 years, male

Categories
No Area of Interest ; Imaging Technique MR, CT
Imaging Findings
Comparison between CT and MR views and specimen
Discussion
The nasopharynx is a cavity located behind the ethmoid and nasal cavities through which it communicates via the choanae, under the base of the skull, above the oral cavity and oropharynx. Endoscopic examination allows to visualize the pharyngeal recess of Rosenmuller (filed with adenoids in children and young adults), and the opening of the Eustachian tube. Both structures are separated by the torus tubarius (levator levi palatini muscle). Laterally and posteriorly, the nasopharynx is related to the deep spaces of the suprahyoid neck, particularly, the parapharyngeal, masticator and carotid spaces.
Differential Diagnosis List
Anatomy of the nasopharynx
Final Diagnosis
Anatomy of the nasopharynx
Case information
URL: https://eurorad.org/case/289
DOI: 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.289
ISSN: 1563-4086