Diagnosis of skull base infections(SBI)is challenging to the radiologist because of the vague and non-localizing presentations of this entity that often result in serious intracranial complications with fatal outcome....Diagnosis of skull base infections(SBI)is challenging to the radiologist because of the vague and non-localizing presentations of this entity that often result in serious intracranial complications with fatal outcome.Subtle and early imaging findings may occasionally be neglected even by the experienced radiologist.Therefore,high index of suspicion,knowledge of anatomy of the paranasal sinus and petromastoid complex,and systematic scrutiny of appropriately timed imaging exams are extremely valuable in early diagnosis and treatment of SBI.This article reviews relevant anatomy,imaging clues for early diagnosis,pattern of spread,and complications of SBI as related to the paranasal sinuses.展开更多
Diagnosis of skull base infections(SBI)is a clinical and radiological dilemma.Delayed detection of this entity often results in serious intracranial complications and subsequent morbidity and mortality.Early radiologi...Diagnosis of skull base infections(SBI)is a clinical and radiological dilemma.Delayed detection of this entity often results in serious intracranial complications and subsequent morbidity and mortality.Early radiological imaging findings are often subtle,and can occasionally be missed even by an experienced radiologist.Therefore,a high index of suspicion,knowledge of anatomy of the petromastoid complex,and systematic scrutiny of appropriately timed imaging exams are extremely valuable for early diagnosis and treatment.This article aims to discuss relevant anatomy,imaging clues for early diagnosis,pattern of spread,and complications of SBI as related to the petromastoid complex.展开更多
文摘Diagnosis of skull base infections(SBI)is challenging to the radiologist because of the vague and non-localizing presentations of this entity that often result in serious intracranial complications with fatal outcome.Subtle and early imaging findings may occasionally be neglected even by the experienced radiologist.Therefore,high index of suspicion,knowledge of anatomy of the paranasal sinus and petromastoid complex,and systematic scrutiny of appropriately timed imaging exams are extremely valuable in early diagnosis and treatment of SBI.This article reviews relevant anatomy,imaging clues for early diagnosis,pattern of spread,and complications of SBI as related to the paranasal sinuses.
文摘Diagnosis of skull base infections(SBI)is a clinical and radiological dilemma.Delayed detection of this entity often results in serious intracranial complications and subsequent morbidity and mortality.Early radiological imaging findings are often subtle,and can occasionally be missed even by an experienced radiologist.Therefore,a high index of suspicion,knowledge of anatomy of the petromastoid complex,and systematic scrutiny of appropriately timed imaging exams are extremely valuable for early diagnosis and treatment.This article aims to discuss relevant anatomy,imaging clues for early diagnosis,pattern of spread,and complications of SBI as related to the petromastoid complex.
