title: Computed tomography pseudofractures of the mid face and skull base.
abstract: Thin-section multislice CT delineates numerous normal skull-base and mid-facial bony discontinuities. These represent sutures, fissures and neurovascular foramina or channels, and should be differentiated from fractures. This pictorial review describes and illustrates the characteristic location and multiplanar CT appearances of these structures. Their clinical significance in terms of pathological processes and surgical planning are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuroradiology, Kings College Hospital, London, UK. steve.connor@kch.nhs.uk
authors.forename: S E J
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Connor
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fernando
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chaudhury
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed