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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Computed Tomography | Educational Review

Non-neoplastic pathology at the crossroads between neck imaging and cardiothoracic imaging

Authors: Trinh T. Nguyen, Patricia E. Melendez, Katherine Kaproth-Joslin, Alok A. Bhatt

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

The thoracic inlet is located at the crossroads between imaging of the neck and chest. It represents an important anatomic landmark, serving as the central conducting pathway for many vital structures extending from the neck into the chest and vice versa. Many important body systems are located within this region, including the enteric, respiratory, vascular, lymphatic, neurologic, and endocrine systems. A detailed examination of this region is essential when reviewing neck and thoracic imaging. This article will discuss the normal anatomic boundaries of the thoracic inlet and present an image-rich systematic discussion of the non-neoplastic pathology that can occur in this region. The neoplastic pathology of the thoracic inlet will be covered in a companion article.
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Metadata
Title
Non-neoplastic pathology at the crossroads between neck imaging and cardiothoracic imaging
Authors
Trinh T. Nguyen
Patricia E. Melendez
Katherine Kaproth-Joslin
Alok A. Bhatt
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0790-y

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