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Extracting the Cochlea from a Human Temporal Bone: A Cadaveric Protocol
Published on: August 18, 2023
CT-imaging of lesser known or seen anatomical structures of the temporal bone
1Dpt of Radiology, University Hospital Gent, Ghent, Belgium. Sofie.Dekeyzer@AZSTLUCAS.BE
Abstract:
Temporal bone anatomy is complicated on CT with many normal variants, of which some are infrequently seen or lesser known. The unaware radiologist can confuse them with pathology. Other lesser known normal variations are important to report because they can cause pathology. This paper illustrates in detail how to avoid such misinterpretations of anatomical structures.
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