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Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bone

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This paper summarizes the value of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of temporal bone pathology. It highlights the use of different types of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the different types of cholesteatoma, prior to first stage surgery and prior to second look surgery. The value of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of pathology of the apex of the petrous bone and the cerebellopontine angle is also discussed.

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  1. Department of Radiology, GZA Hospitals Sint-Augustinus, Oosterveldlaan 24, 2610, Wilrijk (Antwerp), Belgium

    B. De Foer, M. Spaepen, M. Pouillon & J. W. Casselman

  2. University Department of ENT, GZA Hospitals Sint-Augustinus, Oosterveldlaan 24, 2610, Wilrijk (Antwerp), Belgium

    J-P. Vercruysse, T. Somers & E. Offeciers

  3. Department of Radiology, AZ Sint-Jan AV, Ruddershove 10, 8000, Bruges, Belgium

    J. W. Casselman

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De Foer, B., Vercruysse, JP., Spaepen, M. et al. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging of the temporal bone. Neuroradiology 52, 785–807 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-010-0742-1

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