Imaging in Otolaryngology

Temporal Bone Cephalocele

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Protrusion of cranial contents into middle ear (ME) or mastoid through dehiscence of tegmen Synonyms: Temporal lobe meningocele, encephalocele, or meningoencephalocele; defined by content You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access…

Middle Ear Adenoma

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Middle Ear Schwannoma

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Temporal Bone Meningioma

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Glomus Tympanicum Paraganglioma

KEY FACTS Terminology Abbreviation: Glomus tympanicum paraganglioma (GTP) Benign tumor arising from glomus bodies situated on cochlear promontory You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…

Middle Ear Cholesterol Granuloma

KEY FACTS Terminology Cholesterol granuloma (CG): Recurrent hemorrhage into middle ear (ME) cavity causes inflammatory mass of granulation tissue You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…

Mural Cholesteatoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Automastoidectomy; "shell" or "rind" cholesteatoma Rare variant of acquired cholesteatoma Definition: Residual cholesteatoma "rind" left behind after acquired middle ear-mastoid cholesteatoma extrudes central matrix through dehiscent EAC bony wall You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical…

Pars Tensa Cholesteatoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Focal accumulation of exfoliated keratin within stratified squamous epithelium at site of perforation or retraction pocket at pars tensa tympanic membrane (TM) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…

Pars Flaccida Cholesteatoma

KEY FACTS Terminology "Attic" or "Prussak space" cholesteatoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here