Facial nerve imaging.
A review of past, present, and potential future imaging of the facial nerve outlines the general technologic advances in radiology. The newer modalities provide more information than before; however, with more sophisticated technology, efficient use should be emphasized. A coordinated approach between the otolaryngologist and the radiologist is needed first to localize the most likely segment and then to perform a tailored radiographic study specifically for that segment. In this way, it is hoped that we can avoid unnecessary studies and achieve earlier diagnoses.
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Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.
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D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed