title: Review of diagnostic imaging of ear diseases in the dog and cat.
abstract: Diagnostic imaging techniques (conventional radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) are an essential tool in the diagnostic work-up of ear diseases. Conventional radiography is commonly used, but often lacks sensitivity. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) are complementary imaging studies of the middle ear, labyrinth, internal auditory canal and their contents. CT provides excellent images of bony structures and is indicated where osseous changes are of greatest diagnostic importance. MR is superior in imaging soft tissue components including intralabyrinthine fluid. Therefore, more than one of these imaging techniques may be required in order to make a diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Animal Health Trust, Centre for Small Animal Studies, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket CB8 7UU, England.
authors.forename: Laurent S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Garosi
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dennis
authors.forename: Tobias
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schwarz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004285:Dogs; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed