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Spectrum of Temporal Bone Pathologies on CT : A Retrospective Descriptive Study

Author(s) Prof. BHAWANA SONWANE, Dr. PRAKASH GANGULY, Dr. ADITI SINGHAL
Country India
Abstract The temporal bone houses critical auditory and vestibular structures and is prone to a wide range of pathological conditions. These include inflammatory and infective processes such as chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) and otomastoiditis, as well as congenital anomalies, cholesteatoma, neoplasms, trauma, and postoperative changes.
High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the temporal bone is the imaging modality of choice for evaluating bony anatomy and erosive changes, while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides superior soft-tissue characterization and helps identify intracranial and intratemporal complications. Understanding the imaging spectrum of temporal bone pathologies is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
This study aims to evaluate the spectrum and distribution of temporal bone pathologies encountered on CT at our institution.
Keywords Temporal bone, High-resolution CT (HRCT), Otologic imaging, Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), Otomastoiditis, Cholesteatoma, Keratosis obturans, Malignant otitis externa, Temporal bone fractures, Congenital ear anomalies, Dilated vestibular aqueduct, External auditory canal atresia, Ossicular chain erosion, Mastoid sclerosis, Tegmen tympani erosion, Glomus tympanicum, Post-mastoidectomy changes, Middle ear cleft pathology, Radiologic spectrum, Retrospective study
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-22

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