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Localized mastoiditis simulating a facial nerve schwannoma on MRI

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

L. Vlahos ,
J. Yiotakis ,
A. Gouliamos ,
G. Kotoulas  and
G. Adamopoulos
L. Vlahos*
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology and ENT, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
J. Yiotakis
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology and ENT, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
A. Gouliamos
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology and ENT, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
G. Kotoulas
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology and ENT, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
G. Adamopoulos
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology and ENT, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
*
Dr L. Vlahos, Department of Radiology, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital, 76 Vas. Sophias Avenue, GR-115 28 Athens, Greece.
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Abstract

A case of a single inflamed mastoid air cell is described. This was initially interpreted as a facial nerve schwannoma on MRI examination. Careful evaluation of the signal characteristics and additional findings from the high resolution CT examination helped to establish the correct diagnosis.

Keywords

MastoiditisMagnetic resonance imaging
Type
Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 11 , November 1994 , pp. 1008 - 1009
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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