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Imaging of the oropharynx and oral cavity

Part I: Normal anatomy

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This article reviews the anatomy of the oropharynx and oral cavity, as seen on CT and MR imaging studies. Emphasis is placed on the description and illustration of the structures which are of importance to detect tissue alterations and interprete them adequately. Common pitfalls in the image interpretation of this region are indicated.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium

    R. Hermans

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, D-81 675, Munich, Germany

    M. Lenz

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Hermans, R., Lenz, M. Imaging of the oropharynx and oral cavity. Eur. Radiol. 6, 362–368 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00180613

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