Imaging of the perivertebral space.
The perivertebral space extends from the skull base to the mediastinum and is delineated by the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia. The different tissue types, including muscles, bones, nerves, and vascular structures, give rise to the various disorders that can be seen in this space. This article defines the anatomy of the perivertebral space, guides lesion localization, discusses different disease processes arising within this space, and reviews the best imaging approaches.
['Mills|Megan K|MK|', 'Shah|Lubdha M|LM|']
D017824:Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal D003952:Diagnostic Imaging D005205:Fascia D006801:Humans D057831:Lemierre Syndrome D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging D009333:Neck D009380:Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue D015831:Osteochondroma D013131:Spine D052256:Tendinopathy D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed D014652:Vascular Diseases
Perivertebral space Deep cervical fascia Infrahyoid neck Paraspinal space Prevertebral space Suprahyoid neck