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Dear MDCT.net users,
The highly complex structure of the facial nerve is fundamental for its numerous
physiological functions but also exposes it to a wide range of injuries and pathological processes,
including benign and malignant neoplasms, inflammation and infection. Facial nerve injury may
manifest as paralysis or difficulties with speech, olfactory and visual functions, facial
expression and the ability to show emotions. Instrumental diagnosis of facial nerve diseases and
their causes is hindered by the poor accessibility of this cranial nerve, which limits the accuracy
of the tests. Recently, MDCT is emerging as the most effective diagnostic tool for the examination
of the facial nerve at the level of the temporal bone. The helpfulness of CT of the facial nerve is
shown by Valerie Matarese in her review of three recent studies, discussing advantages and
limitations of this technique, while a selection of recently published research papers and e-books
highlights the progressively increasing use and benefit of MDCT in the study of this complex and
essential cranial nerve.
We remind you that any suggestion for new topics to be covered in future issues is
appreciated: for this purpose please contact us at
editorial@mdct.net
From the MDCT.net team
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Insight into intratemporal facial nerve pathology with MDCT
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• Rajati M, Pezeshki Rad
M, Irani S et al.
Accuracy of high-resolution computed tomography in locating facial nerve
injury sites in temporal bone trauma.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Oct 1. [Epub ahead of print]
• Murai A, Kariya S,
Tamura K et al.
The facial nerve canal in patients with Bell’s palsy: an investigation by
high-resolution computed tomography with multiplanar reconstruction.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Jul;270(7):2035-8
• Sepahdari AR, Mong
S.
Skull base CT: normative values for size and symmetry of the facial nerve
canal, foramen ovale, pterygoid canal, and foramen rotundum.
Surg Radiol Anat. 2013 Jan;35(1):19-24
• Morales DR, Donnan PT,
Daly F et al.
Impact of clinical trial findings on Bell’s palsy management in general
practice in the UK 2001-2012: interrupted time series regression analysis.
BMJ Open. 2013 Jul 16;3(7). pii: e003121
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Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology,
Head
and Neck Surgery
Kountakis SE, ed.
Springer 2013
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• Table of
Contents
• Facial nerve imaging,
CT and MRI
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2 NEW CLINICAL CASES IN BRAIN, AND HEAD AND NECK
Swelling of the right neck
Man, 64 years old
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Headache
Woman, 18 years old
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