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Visualization of inner ear structures by three-dimensional high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.
The American Journal of Otology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Three-dimensional Fourier transformation constructive interference in steady state (3DFT-CISS) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers superior soft-tissue lesion detection in the inner ear. High-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT) remains essential for petrous bone and cerebellopontine angle evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Neuroimaging
- Anatomy
Background:
- High-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT) is traditionally used for visualizing the petrous bone, internal auditory canal, and cerebellopontine angle.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularly 3D-Fourier transformation constructive interference in steady state (3DFT-CISS) sequences, shows promise for detecting inner ear soft-tissue lesions.