Main description:

The temporal bone is located at the lower sides of the skull and directly underneath the temple.

This book reviews current techniques in imaging of the temporal bone and associated disorders.

Beginning with an introduction to normal anatomy and the various imaging modalities, the following sections discuss various disorders including congenital anomalies and infections of the external and middle ear, inner ear, internal auditory canal and cochlear implant, and tumours. The final section explores the clinico-radiological approach to hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus and facial nerve palsy.

Each topic is presented in a step by step format and illustrative cases are provided for each section. Nearly 300 radiological images and tables enhance learning.

Key points

Comprehensive review of imaging techniques for the temporal bone
Covers normal anatomy, then numerous disorders
Each section includes illustrative cases
Features nearly 300 images and tables

Contents:

Section 1: Normal Anatomy and Imaging

Imaging Modalities and Techniques
Normal Anatomy: Structure-wise
Normal Anatomy: Section-wise

Section 2: Congenital Anomalies of External and Middle Ear

Congenital Anomalies of External and Middle Ear: Imaging
Congenital External and Middle Ear Anomalies: Surgical Perspectives
Reporting Template with Illustrative Cases

Section 3: Infections of External and Middle Ear

Infections of External and Middle Ear: Imaging
External and Middle Ear Infections: Surgical Perspectives
Reporting Template with Illustrative Cases

Section 4: Inner Ear, Internal Auditory Canal and Cochlear Implant

Congenital Inner Ear Anomalies: Imaging
Internal Auditory Canal Anomalies: Imaging
Cochlear Implant: Surgical Perspectives
Cochlear Implant: Imaging
Reporting Template with Illustrative Cases

Section 5: Tumors

Tumors of Temporal Bone: Imaging
Tumors of Temporal Bone: Surgical Perspectives
Reporting Template with Illustrative Cases

Section 6: Miscellaneous

Lesions of Petrous Apex
Temporal Bone Trauma
Reporting Template with Illustrative Cases

Section 7: Clinico-radiological Approach

Approach to Hearing Loss
Approach to Vertigo
Approach to Tinnitus
Approach to Facial Nerve Palsy