Utility of cone beam computed tomography for rare temporal bone lesion: A case report

Fernando Ahumada, Alejandro Jose Quiroz Alfaro, Orlando Diaz

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Abstract

This case report aims to describe the clinical presentation, imaging findings, diagnostic challenges, and management of a patient with a cerebellopontine angle lesion. A 63-year-old woman presented with progressive headaches, tinnitus, right ear pressure, and dizziness. Initial imaging studies (computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) suggested either a thrombosed aneurysm or a lipoma. However, advanced imaging with cone beam computed tomography provided a definitive diagnosis of temporal bone exostosis. This case highlights the importance of cone beam computed tomography in diagnosing complex intracranial lesions due to its superior spatial resolution and lower radiation dose.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4522-4525
Number of pages4
JournalRadiology Case Reports
Volume19
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Central nervous system
  • Cerebellopontine angle
  • Cerebral angiography
  • Cone beam computed tomography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Temporal bone mass

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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