title: The radiologic evaluation of tinnitus.
abstract: Tinnitus ("ringing in the ears") is a prevalent symptom in the general population, and often brings patients to medical attention. Many causes of tinnitus are evident radiographically. The most frequently-encountered causes of tinnitus are discussed, and imaging recommendations are provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. bfb1@pitt.edu
authors.forename: Barton F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Branstetter
authors.forename: Jane L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Weissman
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media