title: Imaging modalities for the study of the temporal bone.
abstract: During the past 30 years, rapid and extensive progress has been made in diagnostic imaging of the petrous temporal bone, especially in the techniques of complex motion (pluridirectional) tomography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Because there are a variety of imaging techniques for evaluation of the petrous temporal bone, it is essential to utilize the optimal examinations. Economic factors and the need to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure for the patient are both important considerations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Sciences, Loma Linda University Medical Center, California.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Hasso
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ledington
mesh_terms: D004423:Ear / Q000002:abnormalities; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010031:Otitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014717:Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis