CT and MRI imaging of mass in the carotid space: a pictorial review.

ABSTRACT: The carotid space is a paired anatomical space defined by the carotid sheath, where a range of diseases may occur, including primary or secondary tumors, inflammatory conditions, congenital anomalies, vascular disorders, and traumatic lesions. Both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enable detailed evaluation of lesions within the carotid space, offering a large field of view. Masses are the most commonly encountered imaging findings, most of which can be characterized on CT and/or MRI by their location, enhancement pattern, and relationship to adjacent vessels. Certain lesions may mimic masses arising within the carotid space, and differential diagnosis typically relies on careful assessment of adjacent muscles, fat planes, and vessels. This paper provides a rev

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12591922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature