Observational Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2021.
World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2021; 9(3): 573-580
Published online Jan 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.573
Figure 1
Figure 1 Comparison of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance images in case of the abscess. A: The infected space showing the anechoic area with the surrounding wall. B: T2 axial-weighted magnetic resonance images with high signal intensity showing the involvement of buccal space.
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Figure 2 Comparison of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in case of cellulitis. A: Ultrasonography showing the infected space showing hyperechoic areas with increased subcutaneous thickness; B: Inversion recovery magnetic resonance imaging showing obliteration of adjacent fat planes with stranding.
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Figure 3 Identification of spaces by ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. A: Ultrasonography has identified the superficial spaces involved; B: STIR sequence of magnetic resonance imaging showing the involvement of buccal, submandibular and pharyngeal spaces.
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Figure 4 Various fascial spaces identified by ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. B: Buccal space; C: Canine space; Sma: Submandibular space; Smn: Submental space; Sl: Sublingual space; Ma: Massetric space; P: Pharyngeal space; USG: Ultrasonography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging.