Imaging of Pathologies of the Temporal Bone and Middle Ear: Inflammatory Diseases, Their Mimics and Potential Complications—Pictorial Review

Autor: Christopher Kloth, Annika Beck, Nico Sollmann, Meinrad Beer, Marius Horger, Wolfgang Maximilian Thaiss
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Tomography, Vol 9, Iss 6, Pp 2190-2210 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2379-139X
2379-1381
28243919
DOI: 10.3390/tomography9060170
Popis: Imaging of the temporal bone and middle ear is challenging for radiologists due to the abundance of distinct anatomical structures and the plethora of possible pathologies. The basis for a precise diagnosis is knowledge of the underlying anatomy as well as the clinical presentation and the individual patient’s otological status. In this article, we aimed to summarize the most common inflammatory lesions of the temporal bone and middle ear, describe their specific imaging characteristics, and highlight their differential diagnoses. First, we introduce anatomical and imaging fundamentals. Additionally, a point-to-point comparison of the radiological and histological features of the wide spectrum of inflammatory diseases of the temporal bone and middle ear in context with a review of the current literature and current trends is given.
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