Tumors and tumor-like conditions of the middle ear and mastoid: role of CT and MRI. An analysis of 100 cases

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1988 May;21(2):349-75.

Abstract

CT and MRI scanning provide valuable information in determining location and extension of middle ear and mastoid tumors and tumor-like conditions. The bone anatomy depicted by CT better delineates the involvement of the middle ear diseases. In glomus tumors, facial nerve tumors, and other cases including temporal bone metastases, the combination of CT and MR imaging is exceedingly useful in the diagnosis and management of patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ear Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ear Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Ear, Middle* / blood supply
  • Ear, Middle* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ear, Middle* / pathology
  • Facial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Glomus Tumor / diagnosis
  • Glomus Tumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Mastoid* / diagnostic imaging
  • Mastoid* / pathology
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Meningioma / diagnosis
  • Neuroma / diagnosis
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / methods