Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bone.
This paper summarizes the value of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of temporal bone pathology. It highlights the use of different types of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the different types of cholesteatoma, prior to first stage surgery and prior to second look surgery. The value of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of pathology of the apex of the petrous bone and the cerebellopontine angle is also discussed.
De Foer
B
B
Department of Radiology, GZA Hospitals Sint-Augustinus, Oosterveldlaan 24, Wilrijk (Antwerp), Belgium. bert.defoer@GZA.be
Vercruysse
J-P
JP
Spaepen
M
M
Somers
T
T
Pouillon
M
M
Offeciers
E
E
Casselman
J W
JW
D000328:Adult; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000473:pathology*; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D055815:Young Adult