Tag H. Ric Harnsberger MD

Petrous Apex Cholesterol Granuloma

KEY FACTS Terminology Petrous apex (PA) cholesterol granuloma: Expansile PA lesion resulting from foreign-body giant cell reaction to deposition of cholesterol crystals in apical air cells with fibrosis and vascular proliferation a.k.a. cholesterol cyst, "chocolate" cyst You’re Reading a Preview…

Petrous Apex Mucocele

KEY FACTS Terminology Mucus-containing, expanded petrous apex (PA) air cells(s) lined by secretory epithelium resulting from chronic ostial obstruction You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…

Petrous Apex Trapped Fluid

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Sterile residual fluid collection in petrous apex (PA) air cells, sometimes resulting from remote otomastoiditis a.k.a. PA effusion You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…

Petrous Apex Cephalocele

KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Petrous apex (PA) arachnoid cyst Definition: Congenital or acquired herniation of posterolateral wall of Meckel cave (MC) into PA You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…

Petrous Apex Asymmetric Marrow

KEY FACTS Terminology Petrous apex (PA) asymmetric marrow: Asymmetric pneumatization of PA with nonpneumatized marrow space in opposite PA simulating mass lesion Synonym: PA pseudolesion You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…

Endolymphatic Sac Tumor

KEY FACTS Terminology Endolymphatic sac tumor (ELST) Papillary cystadenomatous tumor of ELS Originates from epithelium of ELS You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…