Info Images Findings Impression Reco/Acuity Case Images View Images / Launch Visage Case Notes History 80-year old female in the ICU with acutely swollen right neck. Evaluate for neck hemorrhage. Exam Non-contrast-enhanced CT of the head and maxillofacial region. Prior Study None Dicom View Reference Material
Section 1 Submit Findings Case019 Findings General There is excessive enhancement, edema and/or fluid collection involving the superficial fascia or subcutaneous fat and skin. Yes No There is excessive enhancement, edema and/or fluid collections within or surrounding the mandible/maxilla (dental or sinonasal related), pharynx, parapharyngeal space, buccal space, masticator space, floor of the mouth or neck that would be an alternate explanation for the patient’s symptoms. Yes No There is significant secondary airway encroachment present. Yes No Parotid Glands The parotid glands are enlarged and/or show abnormal enhancement. Yes No There are intraglandular parotid cysts and/or sialocoeles. Yes No There is a developing abscess within the parotid gland. Yes No The parotid ducts and/or intraglandular ductal systems are dilated and/or with evidence of intraductal stones other causes of obstruction. Yes No There is edema (cellulitis) and/or abscess within the fat surrounding the parotid gland and/or of the masticator space or other adjacent spaces. Yes No The retromandibular and the facial veins are abnormal. Yes No There are abnormalities along the course of the facial nerve. Yes No The parotid, retromastoid, subocciptal and posterior neck lymph nodes are abnormal by imaging criteria. Yes No Submandibular glands The submandibular glands are enlarged and/or show abnormal enhancement. Yes No There are intraglandular submandibular cysts and/or sialocoeles. Yes No There is a developing abscess within the submandibular gland. Yes No The submandibular ducts and/or intraglandular ductal systems are dilated and/or with evidence of intraductal stones other causes of obstruction. Yes No There is edema (cellulitis) and/or abscess within the fat surrounding the submandibular gland and/or of the submandibular, sublingual or other adjacent spaces. Yes No The submandibular (Level 1) lymph nodes are abnormal by imaging criteria. Yes No Sublingual glands The sublingual glands are enlarged and/or show abnormal enhancement. Yes No There is edema or abscess within the sublingual space/floor of the mouth. Yes No Other Lymph Node Groups The other cervical (Levels 2-6), supraclavicular and/or retropharyngeal lymph nodes are abnormal by imaging criteria. Yes No Other findings The lacrimal glands are enlarged and/or enhance abnormally. Yes No There is evidence of thrombus, thrombophlebitis or other occlusive or inflammatory process of the jugular vein or smaller venous tributaries. Yes No There is evidence of thrombus, inflammation of the common, external or internal carotid artery. Yes No There is evidence of active extravasation or a contained leakage from an arterial source. Yes No Other significant abnormal findings are present. Yes No