Abstract
Hyperpneumatization of the temporal bone with extension into the occipital bone and even the parietal bones is a rare condition. We report a case in which the patient suffered periodically from a palpable mass in the parietal-occipital region which originated from extensive occipital bone pneumatization. Computed tomography examination revealed extensive temporal and occipital pneumatization and subperiosteal pneumatoceles, which was corrected by surgery.
Copyright © 2012 by the American Society of Neuroimaging.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bone Diseases / complications
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Bone Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Bone Diseases / surgery
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Emphysema / diagnostic imaging*
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Emphysema / etiology
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Emphysema / surgery
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Humans
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Male
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Occipital Bone / diagnostic imaging*
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Occipital Bone / surgery
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Periosteum / diagnostic imaging
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Periosteum / surgery
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Pneumocephalus / complications
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Pneumocephalus / diagnostic imaging*
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Pneumocephalus / surgery
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Radiography
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Temporal Bone / diagnostic imaging*
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Temporal Bone / surgery
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Treatment Outcome