title: [Radiodiagnosis of temporal bone anomalies].
abstract: The X-ray findings in temporal bone anomalies are reviewed. Radiological procedure and examination technique are presented, as are symptoms of important anomalies. The methods available are plain film X-ray of temporal bone, multi-directional tomography, and high-resolution CT. Although some of the abnormalities are visible even in plain films, consistent use of conventional tomography or CT is necessary for correct diagnosis. This procedure is indicated not only when an abnormality is clinically obvious, but also in all cases of unexplained hearing loss without evidence of acquired disease. The advantage of CT over conventional tomography is that soft tissue anomalies, such as primary cholesteatoma or tumor simulating vascular abnormalities, can be demonstrated. In these cases CT is obligatory.
authors.affiliation: Zentrales Institut für Radiodiagnostik, Universität Wien.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schratter
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Swoboda
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Canigiani
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Brunner
mesh_terms: D003051:Cochlea / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Radiodiagnostik bei Schläfenbein-Anomalien.