Skull Base 2004; 14(2): 99
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828701
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Virtual Cisternoscopy: 3D MRI Models of the Cerebellopontine Angle for Lesions Related to the Cranial Nerves

James D. Rabinov1 , Frederick G. Barker2 , Michael J. McKenna3 , Hugh D. Curtin4
  • 1Massachusetts General Hospital, Departments of Neuroradiology, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 2Massachusetts General Hospital, Departments of Neurosurgery, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 3Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Departments of Otolaryngology, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 4Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Departments of Radiology, Boston, Massachusetts
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Publication Date:
04 June 2004 (online)

The authors present a novel magnetic resonance imaging technique for visualizing structures of the cerebellopontine angle from any perspective. When treating vascular compression syndromes, this technique would be especially useful to define precisely the relationship of vascular structures to the associated cranial nerves. Its utility in preoperative planning for skull base tumors is self-evident. This technique would be a welcome addition to any skull base practice.

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