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Kwon D, Lee C, Chae Y, Kwon IJ, Kim SM, Lee JH. Clinical validation of the 3-dimensional double-echo steady-state with water excitation sequence of MR neurography for preoperative facial and lingual nerve identification. Imaging Sci Dent 2022; 52:259-266. [PMID: 36238701 PMCID: PMC9530289 DOI: 10.5624/isd.20220035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Dohyun Kwon
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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The Arcuate Eminence and Superior Semicircular Canal: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2021; 45:749-752. [PMID: 34347706 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore the relationship between the arcuate eminence (AE) and superior semicircular canal (SSC) using the constructive interference steady-state (CISS) sequence. PATIENTS AND METHODS After conventional magnetic resonance imaging, a total of 71 patients underwent the CISS sequence in thin-sliced coronal sections. RESULTS In all patients, the SSC was delineated on both sides. In contrast, the AE was identified only in 29 of 71 patients (40.8%) on both sides, varying in shape and relative location to the SSC in the mediolateral dimension. The shortest distance between the highest point of the SSC and middle fossa floor was 1.3 ± 1.1 mm on the right side and 1.3 ± 0.9 mm on the left with considerable variability. A dehiscent SSC with a distance less than 0.2 mm was found in 11.3% of 142 sides. On 22 sides (15.5%), the site on the middle fossa floor, reaching the SSC with the shortest distance (reference point) corresponded to the apex of the AE, equally on the right and left. On 36 sides (25.4%), the distance between the reference point and the apex of the AE was measured as 3.0 ± 1.1 mm on the 18 right sides and 3.7 ± 1.6 mm on the 18 left sides. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between AE and SSC is highly variable. Arcuate eminence was not a reliable landmark of the SSC. High-resolution CISS sequence is useful for exploring these structures.
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de Joya EM, Colbert BM, Tang PC, Lam BL, Yang J, Blanton SH, Dykxhoorn DM, Liu X. Usher Syndrome in the Inner Ear: Etiologies and Advances in Gene Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3910. [PMID: 33920085 PMCID: PMC8068832 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22083910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder with ~466 million people worldwide affected, representing about 5% of the population. A substantial portion of hearing loss is genetic. Hearing loss can either be non-syndromic, if hearing loss is the only clinical manifestation, or syndromic, if the hearing loss is accompanied by a collage of other clinical manifestations. Usher syndrome is a syndromic form of genetic hearing loss that is accompanied by impaired vision associated with retinitis pigmentosa and, in many cases, vestibular dysfunction. It is the most common cause of deaf-blindness. Currently cochlear implantation or hearing aids are the only treatments for Usher-related hearing loss. However, gene therapy has shown promise in treating Usher-related retinitis pigmentosa. Here we review how the etiologies of Usher-related hearing loss make it a good candidate for gene therapy and discuss how various forms of gene therapy could be applied to Usher-related hearing loss.
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- Evan M. de Joya
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (E.M.J.); (B.M.C.); (P.-C.T.); (S.H.B.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (E.M.J.); (B.M.C.); (P.-C.T.); (S.H.B.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
- Medical Scientist Training Program, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (E.M.J.); (B.M.C.); (P.-C.T.); (S.H.B.)
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- John A. Moran Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (E.M.J.); (B.M.C.); (P.-C.T.); (S.H.B.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; (E.M.J.); (B.M.C.); (P.-C.T.); (S.H.B.)
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
- Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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Rasmussen J, Plou P, Campero Á, Ajler P. A Classification for the Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery-Subarcuate Artery Complex Based on the Embryological Development. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2019; 81:536-545. [PMID: 33134020 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Objective To hierarchize the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA)-subarcuate artery (SAA) complex's variations in the surgical field. Background The AICA's "subarcuate loop" (SL) presents multiple variations, closely related to the SAA. AICA-SAA complex's variations may represent major issues in cerebellopontine angle (CPA) surgery. As the spectrum of configurations is originated during the development, a systematized classification was proposed based on the interaction between the petrosal bone and the AICA in the embryonic period. Methods The variations were defined as follow: Grade 0: free, purely cisternal AICA, unidentifiable or absent SAA; Grade 1: purely cisternal AICA, loose SL, SAA > 3 mm; Grade 2: AICA near the subarcuate fossa, pronounced SL, SAA <3 mm; Grade 3: "duralized" AICA, unidentifiable SAA, or included in the petromastoid canal (PMC); and Grade 4: intraosseous AICA, unidentifiable SAA, or included in the PMC. The classification was applied to a series of patients assessed by magnetic resonance constructive interference in steady state sequence. Surgical examples were also provided. Results Eighty-four patients were evaluated, including 161 CPA. The proportions found in the gradation remained within the range of previous publications (Grade 0: 42.2%; Grade 1: 11.2%; Grade 2: 35.4%; Grade 3: 10.6%; and Grade 4: 0.6%). Moreover, the degrees of the classification were related to the complexity of the anatomical relationships and, therefore, to the difficulty of the maneuvers required to overcome them. Conclusion The proposed AICA-SAA complex classification allowed to distinguish and objectify pre- and intraoperatively the spectrum of variations, to thoroughly plan the required actions and instrumentation.
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- Jorge Rasmussen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Padilla Hospital, Tucumán, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Retrospective comparison of three-dimensional imaging sequences in the visualization of posterior fossa cranial nerves. Eur J Radiol 2017; 97:65-70. [PMID: 29153369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Revised: 09/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare efficancy of three-dimentional SPACE (sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts using different flip-angle evolutions) and CISS (constructive interference in steady state) sequences in the imaging of the cisternal segments of cranial nerves V-XII. METHODS Temporal MRI scans from 50 patients (F:M ratio, 27:23; mean age, 44.5±15.9 years) admitted to our hospital with vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss were retrospectively analyzed. All patients had both CISS and SPACE sequences. Quantitative analysis of SPACE and CISS sequences was performed by measuring the ventricle-to-parenchyma contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Qualitative analysis of differences in visualization capability, image quality, and severity of artifacts was also conducted. A score ranging 'no artefact' to 'severe artefacts and unreadable' was used for the assessment of artifacts and from 'not visualized' to 'completely visualized' for the assesment of image quality, respectively. The distribution of variables was controlled by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Samples t-test and McNemar's test were used to determine statistical significance. RESULTS Rates of visualization of posterior fossa cranial nerves in cases of complete visualization were as follows: nerve V (100% for both sequences), nerve VI (94% in SPACE, 86% in CISS sequences), nerves VII-VIII (100% for both sequences), IX-XI nerve complex (96%, 88%); nerve XII (58%, 46%) (p<0.05). SPACE sequences showed fewer artifacts than CISS sequences (p<0.002).
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Peng L, Xiao Y, Liu L, Mao Z, Chen Q, Zhou L, Liao B, Liu A, Wang X. Evaluation of cochlear nerve diameter and cross-sectional area in ANSD patients by 3.0-Tesla MRI. Acta Otolaryngol 2016; 136:792-9. [PMID: 27003148 DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2016.1159329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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CONCLUSIONS The size of cochlear nerve (CN) is atrophic in adult auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) patients compared with non-ANSD sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) patients and normal hearing subjects, and CN deficiency is one of the lesions for ANSD patients. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the dimensions of CN in adult ANSD patients on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirm the hypothesis that CN deficiency is one of the lesions for ANSD patients. METHODS Medical records and MRI of 24 adult ANSD patients reviewed retrospectively and 20 non-ANSD SNHL and 24 volunteers with normal hearing were recruited as control groups. The long diameter (LD), short diameter (SD), and cross-sectional area (CSA) of CN and facial nerve (FN) were measured. RESULTS Among the 24 ANSD patients, this study was able to reconstruct and measure the CN of 91.7% (22/24, total 43 ears) of patients and FN of 83.3% (20/24, total 38 ears) of patients. The mean values and standard deviations of LD, SD, and CSA of CN in ANSD patients were 0.65 ± 0.20 mm, 0.44 ± 0.15 mm, and 0.30 ± 0.19 mm(2), respectively. They were significantly smaller in ANSD patients than in control groups (p < 0.001).
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- Liyan Peng
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jingshan People’s Hospital, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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Parallel-transmit-accelerated 2D Selective RF Excitation MR of the Temporal Bone: Enhanced Resolution of Labyrinthine and IAC Structures. Otol Neurotol 2016; 37:408-14. [PMID: 26927760 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000000986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare a standard T2 SPACE sequence (standard-SPACE) used in temporal bone imaging at 3 T with a new parallel-transmit-accelerated 2D-selective radio frequency excitation technique for SPACE which was either time-improved or resolution-improved. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-two consecutive patients were examined in this IRB-approved study using a standard T2 SPACE sequence, and then a time-improved zoomed SPACE sequence (short z-SPACE) with identical resolution but accelerated image acquisition and a resolution-improved zoomed SPACE sequence (high-resolution z-SPACE) with identical acquisition time but higher resolution at a 3-T magnetic resonance imaging system. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) was measured within selected regions of interest. Image quality of anatomic temporal bone structures was determined by two independent readers using a four-point visual scale. RESULTS Significant image quality improvement (p < 0.05) was observed in short z-SPACE and high-resolution z-SPACE, especially in structures of the cochlea and also regarding the delineation of the cranial nerves within the internal auditory canal. SNR measurements showed a lower SNR in the short z-SPACE and high-resolution z-SPACE sequences compared with standard-SPACE. CONCLUSION At 3 T parallel transmission using the zoomed SPACE sequences improves the delineation of small anatomical structures within the temporal bone significantly. It is especially helpful in depicting cochlear and internal auditory canal anatomy and can therefore improve imaging in patients with temporal bone pathologies.
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Diagnostic performance of heavily T2-weighted techniques in obstructive hydrocephalus: comparison study of two different 3D heavily T2-weighted and conventional T2-weighted sequences. Jpn J Radiol 2015; 33:94-101. [PMID: 25559932 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-014-0385-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2014] [Accepted: 12/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) heavily T2-weighted (W) MRI sequences in assessment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathways and to compare two different types of 3D heavily T2W MRI sequences (CISS and SPACE) with two-dimensional (2D) T2W turbo spin echo (TSE) sequences for hydrocephalus with intraventricular obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-two patients who were diagnosed with intraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus, according to clinical and radiological findings, were included in this retrospective study. 2D-TSE-T2, 3D-CISS, and 3D-SPACE, which are part of the protocol, were analyzed quantitatively by measuring ventricle-to-parenchyma contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), and qualitatively by evaluating the capabilities of visualization of the obstructive pathology, overall image quality, severity of artifacts, and delineation of the CSF pathways. One-way ANOVA and Friedman's test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS CNR between CSF and brain parenchyma was significantly higher using 3D-SPACE sequences compared with 3D-CISS and 2D-TSE-T2 sequences. The qualitative findings showed that 3D heavily T2W sequences were superior to 2D-TSE-T2 sequences. 3D-SPACE sequences showed fewer artifacts than 3D-CISS or 2D-TSE-T2 sequences. CONCLUSION 3D heavily T2W sequences are necessary tools for assessment of CSF pathways in patients with intraventricular obstructive hydrocephalus. 3D-SPACE sequences allowed heavy T2W, which is necessary for CSF flow imaging and provided significantly fewer image artifacts and improved CNR in comparison with 3D-CISS sequences.
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Kilicarslan R, Alkan A, Aralasmak A, Aksoy F, Toprak H, Yetis H, Ozturan O. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy features of Heschl's gyri in patients with unilateral acoustic neuroma: preliminary study. Acad Radiol 2014; 21:1501-5. [PMID: 25172413 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2014.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Revised: 04/27/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate neurochemical alterations in Heschl's gyri and determine the most affected side in case of unilateral acoustic neuroma using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifteen patients with unilateral acoustic neuroma were studied. Following routine cranial MRI sequences, MRS of Heschl's gyri on tumor and nontumor sides was obtained. MRS metabolite values of both Heschl's gyri were statistically compared. RESULTS The values of N-acetylaspartate (NAA) and Cr on nontumor side Heschl's gyrus (HG) were significantly lower than that on tumor side. CONCLUSIONS We found nontumor side HG more affected with lower NAA and Cr values, suggesting neuronal damage and decreased energy metabolism compared to the tumoral side.
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- Rukiye Kilicarslan
- Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Vatan St, Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Vatan St, Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Vatan St, Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Vatan St, Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Vatan St, Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bezmialem Vakif University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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ElKhamary SM, Riad W. Three dimensional MRI study: Safety of short versus long needle peribulbar anesthesia. Saudi J Ophthalmol 2014; 28:220-4. [PMID: 25278801 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2014.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2013] [Revised: 02/23/2014] [Accepted: 03/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The standard technique of Peribulbar block is to use 25 g 25 mm needle at the junction between the lateral one third and medial two third of the lower orbital rim in the infero-temporal quadrant of the orbit. Theoretically, insertion of longer needles increases the potential of injury to important structure; however, safety of the shorter needle had never been demonstrated. This study describes the anatomy of the orbital structures with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using the three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state (3D CISS) sequence to present a morphological basis for needle entry at 12.5 and 25 mm lengths. Statistical comparisons were performed at the 12.5 versus 25 mm depths. Statistical significance was indicated by P < 0.05. METHOD Fifty patients free of orbital pathology with normal axial length were selected for MRI with the 3D CISS sequence. Original axial and multiplanar image reconstruction (MPR) images were selected for image interpretation. Orbital structures were identified at 12.5 and 25 mm depths from the orbital rim to compare significant differences in anatomy between the two imaging planes at the expected needle depth and to assess the size of the globe and the orbit. RESULTS The cross sectional area of the extraocular muscles were statistically significantly smaller at the 12.5 mm plane (P = 0.001). The area of inferotemporal fat was statistically significantly larger at the 12.5 mm plane (P = 0.033). There was no statistical difference in the inferonasal and superonasal fat areas at different depths (P = 0.34, P = 0.35 respectively). The size of the orbit and globe was significantly larger at 12.5 mm (P = 0.001). There was no difference between depths in the presence or absence of neurovascular bundles and supporting structures including the intramuscular septae. CONCLUSION There is a larger structure-free space at a depth of 12.5 mm than at 25 mm. Therefore, the inference is that a needle inserted in the infero-temporal zone to a depth of 12.5 mm is less likely to injure the eyeball or extra-ocular muscles than one advanced to 25 mm.
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- Sahar M ElKhamary
- Department of Radiology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ; Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology Department, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, Canada
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Redefining normal facial nerve enhancement: healthy subject comparison of typical enhancement patterns--unenhanced and contrast-enhanced spin-echo versus 3D inversion recovery-prepared fast spoiled gradient-echo imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2014; 202:1108-13. [PMID: 24758667 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.13.11659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Normal facial nerve enhancement patterns derived from spin-echo (SE) sequences have not been systematically compared on contrast-enhanced 3D inversion recovery-prepared fast spoiled gradient-echo (IR-FSPGR) sequences, now in widespread use. We hypothesize that features unique to IR-FSPGR may engender differences in the appearance of the normal facial nerve, which may confound analysis of pathologic enhancement. We compared unenhanced and contrast-enhanced SE and IR-FSPGR sequences in a cohort of patients without facial nerve pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-three patients without facial nerve pathology were examined. Unenhanced and contrast-enhanced signal intensity (SI) of seven facial nerve segments was assessed on SE and IR-FSPGR by two neuroradiologists. SI was assigned a value of 0-3 (0, absent; 1, faint; 2, equivalent to brain; 3, equivalent to enhancing dural sinus). Statistically significant differences were assessed for each segment. RESULTS Significantly higher unenhanced and contrast-enhanced SI was present in most facial nerve segments on IR-FSPGR compared with SE, including cisternal, canalicular, labyrinthine, and geniculate segments (p ≤ 0.01). Enhancement patterns were generally similar; however, significant enhancement of the labyrinthine segment was detected only on SE (p = 0.011). For unenhanced images, mean kappa statistic was 0.32, and for the contrast-enhanced images, mean kappa statistic was 0.04, implying fair and slight agreement between readers, respectively. CONCLUSION Significantly greater SI is observed in most facial nerve segments on both unenhanced and contrast-enhanced IR-FSPGR among healthy subjects and may be misinterpreted as pathologic when evaluated in the context of existing enhancement paradigms. Examiners should remain cognizant of normal deviations from expected enhancement patterns in IR-FSPGR imaging to avoid misdiagnosis and other interpretive pitfalls.
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Yun SJ, Ryu CW, Jahng GH, Kim EJ, Choi WS, Lee KM, Kim SM. Usefulness of contrast-enhanced 3-dimensional T1-VISTA in the diagnosis of facial neuritis: comparison with contrast-enhanced T1-TSE. J Neuroradiol 2014; 42:93-8. [PMID: 24935088 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2014.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2013] [Revised: 04/30/2014] [Accepted: 05/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Compared with 2-dimensional imaging, 3D-reformatted imaging is a valuable technique that offers improved anatomic accuracy with minimal flow artifact and thinner sections without gaps between slices. Our aim was to evaluate the usefulness of CE 3D T1-VISTA with fat suppression sequences compared with CE T1-TSE with fat suppression sequences in patients with facial neuritis. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study enrolled 32 consecutive patients who underwent IAC MR imaging for Bell's palsy. IAC MR scanning, including CE T1-VISTA and CE T1-TSE, was performed in all patients using a 3T scanner. The order of the scans was random. Signal intensity was measured at three segments (canalicular, labyrinthine, and anterior genu) of the facial nerve by drawing a ROI along the affected side and the normal side in each segment. We compared the quantitative CR of the two MR sequences with paired t-tests. RESULTS In all three segments, the lesion-to-normal contrast ratios on CE 3D T1-VISTA (canalicular: 2.32; labyrinthine: 2.22; anterior genu: 1.97) were greater than those on CE T1-TSE (canalicular: 2.17; labyrinthine: 1.72; anterior genu: 1.68). The labyrinthine and anterior genu segments had significantly higher lesion-to-normal contrast ratios on CE 3D T1-VISTA in patients with facial neuritis (labyrinthine: P<0.001; anterior genu: P=0.002). CONCLUSION CE 3D T1-VISTA was superior to CE T1-TSE in terms of image contrast between lesions and the normal facial nerve.
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- Seong Jong Yun
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, 149, Sangil-dong, Kangdong-gu, Seoul 134-727, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, 149, Sangil-dong, Kangdong-gu, Seoul 134-727, Korea.
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- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, 149, Sangil-dong, Kangdong-gu, Seoul 134-727, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 1 Hoeki-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-702, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 1 Hoeki-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-702, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, 1 Hoeki-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-702, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical center, Pungnap 2-dong Songpa-gu, Seoul 138-736, Korea
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Measurement and Analysis of Facial Nerve on Fully Displayed Multislice Computed Tomographic Multiplanar Reconstruction Image. J Craniofac Surg 2013; 24:1411-3. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3182903673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Grams AE, Kraff O, Kalkmann J, Orzada S, Maderwald S, Ladd ME, Forsting M, Gizewski ER. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cranial Nerves at 7 Tesla. Clin Neuroradiol 2012; 23:17-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s00062-012-0144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2011] [Accepted: 03/08/2012] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Rotation of the osseous spiral lamina from the hook region along the basal turn of the cochlea: results of a magnetic resonance image anatomical study using high-resolution DRIVE sequences. Surg Radiol Anat 2011; 34:781-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s00276-011-0896-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2011] [Accepted: 11/04/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Pons Y, Ukkola-Pons E, Kossowski M. [Sudden onset hearing loss: imaging work-up]. JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE 2011; 92:967-971. [PMID: 22098645 DOI: 10.1016/j.jradio.2011.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2011] [Accepted: 08/23/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Sudden onset hearing loss is idiopathic. It occurs in less than 24 h and spontaneously resolves within 15 days in two thirds of cases. Imaging is performed to exclude other causes of sudden onset hearing loss (vestibular schwannoma, vertebral artery dissection, stroke) and evaluate the inner ear structures. A few anatomical anomalies have been associated with an increased risk of hearing loss. Morphological anomalies involved the following structures in decreasing order of frequency: lateral semicircular canal (hypoplasia and dilatation), superior semicircular canal, posterior semicircular canal, vestibule and cochlea. Enlargement of the vestibular aqueduct also is frequently observed.
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- Y Pons
- Service d'ORL chirurgie cervicofaciale, hôpital d'instruction des armées Percy, 101, avenue Henri-Barbusse, 92141 Clamart cedex, France.
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Pavlou E, Gkampeta A, Arampatzi M. Facial nerve palsy in childhood. Brain Dev 2011; 33:644-50. [PMID: 21144684 DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2010.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2010] [Revised: 11/09/2010] [Accepted: 11/10/2010] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Facial nerve palsy in children is usually idiopathic but can also result from many conditions such as neoplasias, systemic diseases, or congenital anomalies with poor prognosis. Children with idiopathic facial palsy (Bell's palsy) have a very good prognosis, while treatment with prednisone does not certainly improve the outcome. The causes of facial nerve palsy in childhood differ from those in adults. A detailed investigation and differential diagnosis are recommended for facial palsy in children.
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- Evangelos Pavlou
- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Qin Y, Zhang J, Li P, Wang Y. 3D double-echo steady-state with water excitation MR imaging of the intraparotid facial nerve at 1.5T: a pilot study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2011; 32:1167-72. [PMID: 21566007 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The intraparotid facial nerve is difficult to delineate using conventional MR sequence. Our aim was to assess the value of 3D DESSWE MR imaging in depicting the normal anatomy of the intraparotid facial nerve. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 3D-DESSWE sequence was performed with optimum parameters in 18 healthy volunteers on a 1.5T MR imaging unit. The data obtained were reconstructed in relation to the course of the facial nerve by using the MPR and thin-section MIP programs. Images acquired were analyzed by 2 neuroradiologists. They made the initial evaluations independently but resolved inconsistencies by collaborative review and consensus agreement. The certainty of identifying the intraparotid facial nerve was scored and recorded on an arbitrary scale of 0-2. The lengths of the facial nerves were measured; CNRs of the facial nerves and parotid ducts were calculated. Statistical evaluation of the results was achieved by the 2-tailed Wilcoxon test, ANOVA, and a paired t test. RESULTS In all subjects, 3D DESSWE images provided a reliable definition of the normal facial nerve anatomy bilaterally. There were no significant differences between scores, lengths, and CNRs of bilateral facial nerves (P > .05). The intraparotid facial nerve, parotid ducts, and retromandibular vein showed high signal intensity while the surrounding soft tissue showed relatively low signal intensity. The signal intensity between the facial nerves and parotid ducts was significantly different (P < .01); but no differences could be obtained for the CNRs between the 2 structures (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS The 3D DESSWE sequence can display the intraparotid course of the normal facial nerve, including the relationship between the facial nerve and the parotid duct.
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- Y Qin
- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Mateus J, Cañizales J, Hearn AN, Young LR. Asymmetry in vestibular responses to cross-coupled stimulus. Exp Brain Res 2011; 209:561-9. [PMID: 21336829 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-011-2588-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Accepted: 01/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Head turns performed while rotating about another axis result in a cross-coupled stimulus (CCS) to the vestibular system. The CCS causes a tumbling sensation, and the magnitude of the tumbling sensation is dependent on the type of head turn (HT) that is performed. Asymmetric CCS responses to different rotational directions are widely acknowledged, yet poorly understood. The objective of this study was to: 1) correctly describe the asymmetries in responses to different configurations of CCS stimulation and 2) test two previously proposed hypotheses for explaining the asymmetries, dominant direction, and dominant end position. The dominant direction hypothesis states that the tumbling sensations evoked by the CCS will be more intense for certain directions of the tumbling sensation than for others. The dominant end position hypothesis states that head turns ending in the nose-up position result in more intense sensations than those ending on the side positions. Subjects performed four types of 60-degree yaw head turns while lying horizontally on a centrifuge. Subjects were either supine or prone, while rotating clockwise or counterclockwise. Three experimental conditions were tested: clockwise supine (n = 33); counterclockwise supine (n = 10); and clockwise prone (n = 10). Subjective tumbling intensity scores were recorded for each head turn. Head turns to the left are dominant for clockwise supine centrifugation (P < 0.0001) and head turns to the right are dominant for counterclockwise supine centrifugation (P = 0.0020), matching what is expected from previous studies. However, for prone centrifugation, head turns to the left are more intense than head turns to the right (P = 0.0078), refuting the dominant direction hypothesis. The dominant end position effect is small in magnitude and cannot by itself explain the asymmetries. For every test condition, there is a dominant direction, but the dominant direction is not just a function of the HT and centrifuge rotation directions, instead it is also dependent on the subject's orientation on the centrifuge. An alternative perceived danger hypothesis that matches the data from all three experiments is proposed.
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- Jaime Mateus
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Gorriño Angulo M, Sádaba Garay F, Oleaga Zufiria L, Gorriño Angulo O, Gómez Muga J, Bermejo Espinosa N. Estudio por resonancia magnética del contacto neurovascular en el espasmo hemifacial esencial: empleo de secuencia CISS y angiografía por resonancia magnética. Neurologia 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2010.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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High resolution MR for evaluation of lower urogenital tract malformations in infants and children: feasibility and preliminary experiences. Eur J Radiol 2010; 78:388-93. [PMID: 20138451 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2009] [Revised: 01/01/2010] [Accepted: 01/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This retrospective study aimed to assess the value of supplementing heavily T2-weighted, high resolution MR-imaging for detailed anatomic assessment in paediatric lower urogenital tract (UGT) malformations. PATIENTS/METHODS Sixteen patients (6 male and 10 female, median age=1.8 years, range=0-9 years) with suspected malformations of the lower UGT who were retrospectively identified from the PACS underwent a clinically indicated standard MR-urography study. In order to facilitate a better anatomic assessment of questioned specific lower UGT structures, an additional three-dimensional Constructive Interference in Steady State-sequence (3D-CISS) had been acquired in these patients. The final diagnosis was established by all imaging results and surgical or laprascopic findings. The findings from the CISS-sequence were compared to the results from standard MR-urography for complementary anatomic information and conspicuity. RESULTS Diagnostic 3D-CISS image quality was achieved in all patients. The 3D-CISS confirmed an ectopic ureteral insertion in six patients and reliably excluded ectopic insertion in 10 patients, whereas conventional MR-urography showed an ectopic insertion of the ureter in one case. In six patients with retrovesical complex formations (suspicious for an ectopic cystic renal bud or a cystic genital structure) the 3D-CISS showed increased conspicuity scores for image quality. CONCLUSION The additional 3D-CISS-sequence increases the diagnostic yield in the pelvis in children with complex malformations of the lower UGT such as ectopic ureteral insertion or suspected cystic renal or genital malformations at only minimal additional time, compared to standard MR-urography.
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Study of neurovascular contact in essential hemifacial spasm: an example of CISS sequence and magnetic resonance angiography. NEUROLOGÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s2173-5808(10)70055-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Chatard-Baptiste S, Martin C, Pouget J, Veyret C. Surdités brusques : intérêt de l’imagerie. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 90:1823-35. [DOI: 10.1016/s0221-0363(09)73588-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Jia H, Marzin A, Dubreuil C, Tringali S. Intralabyrinthine schwannomas: Symptoms and managements. Auris Nasus Larynx 2008; 35:131-6. [PMID: 17869041 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2007.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2006] [Revised: 07/24/2007] [Accepted: 07/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the characteristic presentations, radiologic findings and managements of the intralabyrinthine schwannomas. METHOD Retrospective review of patient records, their managements, and review of the literature. RESULT Four patients with a variety of otologic symptoms including hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus were found to have a schwannomas involving the labyrinth. In all cases, the inner ear lesions were preoperatively identified on magnetic resonance imaging, and the surgical removals were performed in all patients without serviceable hearing. The patients experienced improvement in their vertigo and tinnitus after surgery. Two patients were implanted the Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) to reconstruct the pseudo-stereophonic hearing. CONCLUSION Intralabyrinthine schwannomas are the rare tumours in the otology. The tumour can be removed by surgical approach, but we do not propose surgical excision for the patients with serviceable hearing. BAHA can give patients a post-operative monaural pseudo-stereophonic hearing.
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- Huan Jia
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lyon-Sud Hospital, Pierre Benite, France.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review will outline the imaging anatomy of the vestibular and visual pathways, using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, with emphasis on the more recent developments in neuroimaging. RECENT FINDINGS Technical advances in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, such as the advent of multislice computed tomography and newer magnetic resonance imaging techniques such as T2-weighted magnetic resonance cisternography, have improved the imaging of the vestibular and visual pathways, allowing better visualization of the end organs and peripheral nerves. Higher field strength magnetic resonance imaging is a promising tool, which has been used to evaluate and resolve fine anatomic detail in vitro, as in the labyrinth. Advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tractography have been used to identify cortical areas of activation and associated white matter pathways, and show potential for the future identification of complex neuronal relays involved in integrating these pathways. SUMMARY The assessment of the various components of the vestibular and the visual systems has improved with more detailed research on the imaging anatomy of these systems, the advent of high field magnetic resonance scanners and multislice computerized tomography, and the wider use of specific techniques such as tractography which displays white matter tracts not directly accessible until now.
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- Roxana Gunny
- Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK
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Sakina MS, Goh BS, Abdullah A, Zulfiqar MA, Saim L. Internal auditory canal stenosis in congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2006; 70:2093-7. [PMID: 16996619 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2006.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2006] [Accepted: 08/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) due to internal auditory canal (IAC) stenosis with hypoplasia of the cochleovestibular nerve is a rare disorder. The diagnosis of the IAC stenosis requires both high resolution computed tomography scan (HRCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS A retrospective review over 6 years in an academic tertiary referral center was performed. RESULTS Six patients with congenital SNHL were diagnosed with congenital IAC stenosis. Four had unilateral and two had bilateral IAC stenosis after imaging. MRI showed hypoplastic vestibulocochlear nerve in all cases. CONCLUSIONS This paper highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosing IAC stenosis and detecting the presence of cochleovestibular nerve in cases of congenital SNHL.
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- M S Sakina
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Okumura Y, Suzuki M, Takemura A, Tsujii H, Kawahara K, Matsuura Y, Takada T. [Visualization of the lower cranial nerves by 3D-FIESTA]. Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi 2005; 61:291-7. [PMID: 15753871 DOI: 10.6009/jjrt.kj00003326668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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MR cisternography has been introduced for use in neuroradiology. This method is capable of visualizing tiny structures such as blood vessels and cranial nerves in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) space because of its superior contrast resolution. The cranial nerves and small vessels are shown as structures of low intensity surrounded by marked hyperintensity of the CSF. In the present study, we evaluated visualization of the lower cranial nerves (glossopharyngeal, vagus, and accessory) by the three-dimensional fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (3D-FIESTA) sequence and multiplanar reformation (MPR) technique. The subjects were 8 men and 3 women, ranging in age from 21 to 76 years (average, 54 years). We examined the visualization of a total of 66 nerves in 11 subjects by 3D-FIESTA. The results were classified into four categories ranging from good visualization to non-visualization. In all cases, all glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves were identified to some extent, while accessory nerves were visualized either partially or entirely in only 16 cases. The total visualization rate was about 91%. In conclusion, 3D-FIESTA may be a useful method for visualization of the lower cranial nerves.
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- Yusuke Okumura
- Department of Radiology, Ishikawaken Saiseikai Kanazawa Hospital
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Ciftci E, Anik Y, Arslan A, Akansel G, Sarisoy T, Demirci A. Driven equilibrium (drive) MR imaging of the cranial nerves V–VIII: comparison with the T2-weighted 3D TSE sequence. Eur J Radiol 2004; 51:234-40. [PMID: 15294330 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2003.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2003] [Revised: 10/17/2003] [Accepted: 10/21/2003] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the driven equilibrium radio frequency reset pulse (DRIVE) on image quality and nerve detection when used in adjunction with T2-weighted 3D turbo spin-echo (TSE) sequence. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-five patients with cranial nerve symptoms referable to the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) were examined using a T2-weighted 3D TSE pulse sequence with and without DRIVE. MR imaging was performed on a 1.5-T MRI scanner. In addition to the axial resource images, reformatted oblique sagittal, oblique coronal and maximum intensity projection (MIP) images of the inner ear were evaluated. The nerve identification and image quality were graded for the cranial nerves V-VIII as well as inner ear structures. These structures were chosen because fluid-solid interfaces existed due to the CSF around (the cranial nerves V-VIII) or the endolymph within (the inner ear structures). Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. P < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS The addition of the DRIVE pulse shortens the scan time by 25%. T2-weighted 3D TSE sequence with DRIVE performed slightly better than the T2-weighted 3D TSE sequence without DRIVE in identifying the individual nerves. The image quality was also slightly better with DRIVE. CONCLUSION The addition of the DRIVE pulse to the T2-weighted 3D TSE sequence is preferable when imaging the cranial nerves surrounded by the CSF, or fluid-filled structures because of shorter scan time and better image quality due to reduced flow artifacts.
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- E Ciftci
- School of Radiology, University of Kocaeli, Derince, 41100, Turkey.
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Lescanne E, Velut S, Lefrancq T, Destrieux C. The internal acoustic meatus and its meningeal layers: a microanatomical study. J Neurosurg 2002; 97:1191-7. [PMID: 12450043 DOI: 10.3171/jns.2002.97.5.1191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT The authors studied the cadaveric heads of 22 adults to describe the internal acoustic meatus (IAM) and its contents. Special attention was paid to the length of the arachnoidal and dural sheaths surrounding the neural structures, including the vestibular ganglion. An additional goal of this study was to verify anatomically the concept of arachnoidal duplication, which is reputedly induced by medial growth of vestibular neuromas and helpful in atraumatic dissection. METHODS Twelve cadaveric heads (24 IAMs) were injected with colored latex and fixed in formalin. Cautious removal of the skull vault and the brain or the skull base allowed superior and anteroinferior views of the IAM, respectively. Photographs were obtained after removal of the bone canal and dissection of the meninges with the aid of optic magnification. Ten IAMs were prepared for histological study and the osteological anatomy of the fundus was endoscopically described for the remaining 10. The dura mater covered the bone structures of the IAM, and the arachnoidal membrane of the cerebellopontine cistern invaginated into this dural cul-de-sac as a "muff." The entire neurovascular content of the IAM, including the vestibular ganglion, was surrounded by this arachnoidal sheath in which cerebrospinal fluid circulated. The length of this arachnoidal sheath was the same ventrally and dorsally and, in all specimens, the entrance of the cochleovestibulofacial complex into the subarachnoid space was located at the fundus level. CONCLUSIONS In this study the authors demonstrated the existence of an acousticofacial cistern containing every nerve of the vestibulocochleofacial complex, including the vestibular ganglion from which acoustic neuromas develop. These findings clearly contradict the theory of the duplication of arachnoidal layers during medial growth of vestibular neuromas and may explain some of the intraoperative difficulties encountered in the atraumatic dissection of these tumors.
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- Emmanuel Lescanne
- Laboratoire d'Anatomie, Faculté de Médecine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bretonneau, Tours, France
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Seitz J, Held P, Strotzer M, Völk M, Nitz WR, Dorenbeck U, Stamato S, Feuerbach S. MR imaging of cranial nerve lesions using six different high-resolution T1- and T2(*)-weighted 3D and 2D sequences. Acta Radiol 2002. [PMID: 12225473 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0455.2002.430401.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To find a suitable high-resolution MR protocol for the visualization of lesions of all 12 cranial nerves. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-eight pathologically changed cranial nerves (17 patients) were studied with MR imaging at 1.5 T using 3D T2*-weighted CISS, T1-weighted 3D MP-RAGE (without and with i.v. contrast medium), T2-weighted 3D TSE, T2-weighted 2D TSE and T1-weighted fat saturation 2D TSE sequences. Visibility of the 38 lesions of the 12 cranial nerves in each sequence was evaluated by consensus of two radiologists using an evaluation scale from 1 (excellently visible) to 4 (not visible). RESULTS The 3D CISS sequence provided the best resolution of the cranial nerves and their lesions when surrounded by CSF. In nerves which were not surrounded by CSF, the 2D T1-weighted contrast-enhanced fat suppression technique was the best sequence. CONCLUSIONS A combination of 3D CISS, the 2D T1-weighted fat suppressed sequence and a 3D contrast-enhanced MP-RAGE proved to be the most useful sequence to visualize all lesions of the cranial nerves. For the determination of enhancement, an additional 3D MP-RAGE sequence without contrast medium is required. This sequence is also very sensitive for the detection of hemorrhage.
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- J Seitz
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Regensburg, Germany, and Department of Radiology, Medical Center, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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Yousry I, Moriggl B, Schmid UD, Wiesman M, Fesl G, Brückmann H, Naidich TP, Yousry TA. Detailed anatomy of the intracranial segment of the hypoglossal nerve: neurovascular relationships and landmarks on magnetic resonance imaging sequences. J Neurosurg 2002; 96:1113-22. [PMID: 12066914 DOI: 10.3171/jns.2002.96.6.1113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT The thin hypoglossal nerve can be very difficult to distinguish on magnetic resonance (MR) images. The authors used a combination of sequences to increase the reliability of MR imaging in its demonstration of the 12th cranial nerve as well as to assess the course of the nerve, display its relationships to adjacent vessels, and provide landmarks for evaluating the nerve in daily practice. METHODS The study group consisted of 34 volunteers (68 nerves) in whom a three-dimensional (3D) Fourier-transformation constructive interference in steady-state (CISS) sequence and a 3D T1-weighted contrast-enhanced magnetization-prepared rapid-acquisition gradient-echo (MPRAGE) sequence were applied. Two trained neuroradiologists collaboratively identified the hypoglossal trigone, preolivary sulcus, 12th cranial nerve, posterior inferior cerebellar artery, vertebral artery, 12th nerve root sleeve, and the hypoglossal canal on each side. The 3D CISS sequence successfully demonstrated the hypoglossal trigone (100% of images), 12th nerve root bundles (100% of images), and 12th nerve sleeves (88.2% of images). The canalicular segment was exhibited with the aid of plain 3D CISS sequences in 74% of images and by using contrast-enhanced 3D CISS sequences and contrast-enhanced MPRAGE sequences in 100% of images. The landmarks that proved useful to identify the cisternal segment of the 12th cranial nerve included the hypoglossal trigone, preolivary sulcus, and 12th nerve root sleeve. Neurovascular contact was identified in 61% of root bundles. The roots were distorted in 44% of these contacts. CONCLUSIONS The contrast-enhanced 3D CISS sequence consistently displayed the cisternal segment as well as the canalicular segments of the hypoglossal nerve and is, therefore, the best sequence to visualize the complete cranial course of this nerve. Landmarks such as the 12th nerve sleeves can assist in the identification of this nerve.
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- Indra Yousry
- Department of Neuroradiology, Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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Schreyer AG, Seitz J, Strutz J, Held P. Magnetic resonance imaging-based virtual endoscopy of inner ear pathology. Otol Neurotol 2002; 23:136-40. [PMID: 11875339 DOI: 10.1097/00129492-200203000-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the feasibility of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based virtual endoscopy of the labyrinth to assess subtle inner ear pathology. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective case review of patient with known inner ear pathology to determine the feasibility and clinical value of MRI-based virtual labyrinthoscopy. SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Ten patients with symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss or vertigo who underwent high-resolution MRI between 1996 and 1999. INTERVENTION Diagnostic image modality with three-dimensional (3-D) postprocessing to assess inner ear pathology. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES To evaluate how 3-D rendering with virtual labyrinthoscopy can depict subtle labyrinthine pathology. RESULTS Cases with typical 3-D models and virtual labyrinthoscopic views are presented to illustrate this new image processing approach. CONCLUSION The virtual endoscopic view of the labyrinth revealed subtle inner ear pathology. This 3-D postprocessing technique is able to render inner surface changes of tiny structures within the inner ear. It can be performed within a very short time using dedicated hybrid rendering techniques. It allows visualization of pathology in a comprehensive way for clinicians and is able to add 3-D information for troubleshooting in doubtful two-dimensional findings. We suggest the term virtual labyrinthoscopy for virtual intraluminal visualization of the labyrinth.
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- Andreas G Schreyer
- Department of Radiology and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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Seitz J, Held P, Fründ R, Strotzer M, Nitz WR, Völk M, Haffke T, Feuerbach S. Visualization of the IXth to XIIth cranial nerves using 3-dimensional constructive interference in steady state, 3-dimensional magnetization-prepared rapid gradient echo and T2-weighted 2-dimensional turbo spin echo magnetic resonance imaging sequences. J Neuroimaging 2001; 11:160-4. [PMID: 11296586 DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2001.tb00027.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the visibility of the IXth to XIIth cranial nerves using different magnetic resonance sequences. Thirty healthy volunteers underwent magnetic resonance imaging at 1.5 T using 3-dimensional constructive interference in steady state (CISS) sequence (TR = 17 ms, TE = 8.08 ms, alpha = 70 degrees), 3-dimensional magnetization-prepared rapid gradient echo (MP-RAGE) sequence (TR = 11.08 ms, TE = 4.3 ms, alpha = 15 degrees), and T2-weighted (w) 2-dimensional turbo spin echo (TSE) sequence (TR = 4000 ms, TE = 102 ms, alpha = 180 degrees, slice thickness = 2 mm). Visibility of the IXth to XIIth cranial nerves in each sequence was evaluated by consensus of 2 radiologists using an evaluation scale from 1 (excellently visible) to 5 (not visible). A correlation with anatomic specimens was made. The 3-dimensional CISS sequence provides best resolution of the IXth to XIIth cranial nerves and their relation to surrounding structures. Additional information is given by the 3-dimensional MP-RAGE when nerves are surrounded by soft tissues. Using the T2w 2-dimensional TSE sequence, even whole nerves cannot be visualized due to intersection gap and partial volume effects. However, even in 3-dimensional high-resolution sequences, segments of nerves are not always visualized. A combination of 3-dimensional CISS and 3-dimensional MP-RAGE proved to be useful to visualize the IXth to XIIth cranial nerves, whereas the 2-dimensional technique failed. Further investigations using 3-dimensional MP-RAGE with contrast medium should be performed in the case of abnormality.
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- J Seitz
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, 93042 Regensburg, Germany.
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Held P, Nitz W, Seitz J, Fründ R, Müller HM, Haffke T, Hees H. Comparison of 2D and 3D MRI of the optic and oculomotor nerve anatomy. Clin Imaging 2000; 24:337-43. [PMID: 11368933 DOI: 10.1016/s0899-7071(00)00231-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A total of 30 healthy volunteers underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with T1 weighted (w.) 3D magnetization prepared rapid gradient echo (MP-RAGE), T2 w. 2D turbo spin echo (TSE) and T2* w. 3D constructive interference in steady state (CISS) sequences to evaluate the detectability of the optic, oculomotor, trochlear and abducens nerves. CISS yielded the best results for the trochlear and abducens nerve, MP-RAGE for the optic chiasm and tract. The optic and oculomotor nerves were very well detectable using both CISS and MP-RAGE without any statistically significant difference between the two.
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- P Held
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, University of Regensburg, 93042, Regensburg, Germany
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Krombach GA, Schmitz-Rode T, Tacke J, Glowinski A, Nolte-Ernsting CC, Günther RW. MRI of the inner ear: comparison of axial T2-weighted, three-dimensional turbo spin-echo images, maximum-intensity projections, and volume rendering. Invest Radiol 2000; 35:337-42. [PMID: 10853607 DOI: 10.1097/00004424-200006000-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To compare the ability of axial T2-weighted, three-dimensional, turbo spin-echo (3D TSE) images, targeted maximum-intensity projections (MIPs), and 3D volume reconstructions to depict anatomic details of the labyrinth. METHODS In 24 volunteers, 3D TSE images were obtained. MIPs and 3D volume reconstructions were performed from the acquired data. All images were evaluated by three radiologists independently regarding the visualization of the different anatomic structures. RESULTS In the axial slices, most anatomic details were visible in comparison with observations by the other modalities. The 2.5 windings of the cochlea were best depicted on the MIPs. Volume reconstructions rendered excellent spatial information regarding the vestibule and semicircular canals and were the only technique that demonstrated all three ampullae in all cases. CONCLUSIONS Axial TSE images, MIPs, and 3D volume reconstructions are complementary modalities that provide different information. Our results suggest that improved diagnostic information can be obtained by applying these volume visualization reconstruction techniques.
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- G A Krombach
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Technology (RWTH), Aachen, Germany.
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Held P, Fellner C, Seitz J, Graf S, Fellner F, Strutz J. The value of T2(*)-weighted MR images for the diagnosis of acoustic neuromas. Eur J Radiol 1999; 30:237-44. [PMID: 10452724 DOI: 10.1016/s0720-048x(98)00026-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to evaluate high resolution T2(*)-weighted MRI--in our case a 3D CISS sequence--for the diagnosis of acoustic neuromas. Especially to be clarified was if high-resolution T2-weighted sequences can substitute T1-weighted contrast-enhanced sequences, and in which circumstances they can give important additional information when compared with contrast-enhanced T1-weighted sequences. METHODS AND PATIENTS The MR examinations were performed using a 1.5-Tesla unit with a circularly polarized head coil. All 20 patients (11 females, nine males, aged from 12 to 80 years) with acoustic neuromas underwent preoperative MRI with T2*-weighted 3D CISS (slice thickness, 0.7 mm; acquisition time, 8 min) and pre- and postcontrast T1-weighted 3D MP-RAGE (slice thickness, 0.9 mm; acquisition time, 8 min) sequences. The detectability of acoustic neuromas was evaluated following the consensus of three radiologists using a 3D work station (parameters: tumor presence, extent, nerve attribution). RESULTS All tumors were detected by both contrast-enhanced 3D MP-RAGE and 3D CISS and the diameters of the lesions were equally well measured. 3D CISS was the best sequence for the attribution of a lesion to a certain nerve. Labyrinthine involvement could be better detected using 3D CISS than contrast-enhanced 3D MP-RAGE. CONCLUSION High-resolution T2(*)-weighted MRI is a very sensitive method for tumor screening which can also detect even small meatal and labyrinthine neuromas. In the case of abnormal findings (other pathology or variations, e.g. vascular loops); however, contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI is necessary in order to confirm the presence of a tumor with typical enhancement.
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- P Held
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Regensburg, Germany
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Magnetresonanztomographie des Felsenbeins. Clin Neuroradiol 1999. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03043394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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