Imaging of the skull base: anatomy and pathology

Bruno A Policeni; Wendy R K Smoker

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2014.09.005

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Imaging of the skull base: anatomy and pathology

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Imaging of the skull base: anatomy and pathology

Bruno A Policeni and Wendy R K Smoker

The Radiologic clinics of North America, Vol.53(1), pp.1-14

01/2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.09.005

PMID: 25476171

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Abstract

The skull base is a critical landmark, separating intracranial from extracranial structures. This intricate anatomic structure has several foramina and crossing structures, which can be a challenge for novices. Comprehensive anatomic knowledge is critical for narrowing the differential diagnosis of lesions that may affect the skull base. These lesions can be divided into major categories to help in a systematic approach for skull base pathology evaluation.

Radiography

Skull Base - injuries

Infection - pathology

Skull Base - abnormalities

Humans

Skull Base - diagnostic imaging

Skull Fractures

Skull Base Neoplasms - pathology

Skull Base - anatomy & histology

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Title: Subtitle: Imaging of the skull base: anatomy and pathology
Creators: Bruno A Policeni - Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA. Electronic address: bruno-policeni@uiowa.edu
Wendy R K Smoker - Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Radiologic clinics of North America, Vol.53(1), pp.1-14
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.09.005
PMID: 25476171
ISSN: 0033-8389
eISSN: 1557-8275
Language: English
Date published: 01/2015
Academic Unit: Radiology; Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine; Neurosurgery; Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984051538802771

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