Category Otolaryngology

Petromastoid Canal

KEY FACTS Terminology Petromastoid canal (PMC) definition: Normal temporal bone osseous canal that passes through arch of superior semicircular canal conveying subarcuate artery to otic capsule Synonyms: Subarcuate canal or canaliculus You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…

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…

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…