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Gadolinium‐enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in temporal bone lesions
Author(s) -
Millen Steven J.,
Daniels David L.,
Meyer Glenn A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198903000-00004
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , medicine , gadolinium , facial nerve , temporal bone , palsy , radiology , radiography , nuclear medicine , anatomy , pathology , materials science , alternative medicine , metallurgy
A 2‐year experience with an enhancement agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is examined through case presentations. Characteristics of the agent Gadolinium DTPA/Dimeglumin are reviewed. Radiographic capabilities in enhanced versus unenhanced MRI are compared. Temporal bone lesions, including acoustic neuromas and facial nerve neuromas, are presented. Recent experience with facial nerve enhancement in Bell's palsy is also presented. Greater accuracy in defining small temporal bone lesions and increased delineation of facial nerve involvement appear to be significant benefits with enhanced MRI.