Praise for this book:This book is highly recommended and should find its way onto the library shelf of every neuroradiology section.--American Journal of NeuroradiologyAuthoritative and lavishly illustrated, this best-selling reference returns in a fourth edition with comprehensive coverage of the current imaging strategies for the evaluation of disease processes affecting the temporal bone and its intricate anatomy. New in this edition is a highly practical how-to chapter that presents imaging modalities and technical parameters for CT and MRI as well as an overview of the role of plain film radiography, ultrasound, PET, and PET/CT. The chapter then addresses major clinical indications, providing step-by-step descriptions of how to protocol each case, how to interpret the studies, and how to report findings. The remaining chapters thoroughly cover specific anatomic areas of the temporal bone separately. Each chapter places special emphasis on gaining a solid foundation of the normal anatomy and anatomic variations. It then discusses imaging protocols and image evaluation for specific clinical problems. Highlights: Practical discussion of standard techniques, protocols, and special considerations for imaging using CT and MRI In-depth coverage of both common and rare conditions Clinical insights from international authorities in the field More than 1,500 high-quality illustrations and images, including CT, MRI, and vascular images using CTA, MRA, and conventional catheter angiography This book is an essential reference for a multidisciplinary approach to assessing diseases affecting the temporal bone. It is an ideal resource for all radiologists, neuroradiologists, head and neck radiologists, and residents in these specialties. It is also valuable for otolaryngologists, otologists, and head and neck surgeons.

"Specialty Imaging: Temporal Bone is a unique imaging book devoted to the goal of demystifying the complex world of the temporal bone. Published by Amirsys, a global leader in radiology knowledge, this image-intensive book approaches the temporal bone area by area, integrating topic introductions, anatomy, diagnoses, and differential diagnoses for the external auditory canal, middle ear-mastoid, inner ear, facial nerve, petrous apex and the internal auditory canal-cerebellopontine angle cistern. A special section dedicated to lesions without a specific anatomic location includes syndromic diseases affecting the temporal bone, trauma-related lesions, vascular lesions, tumors that may occur anywhere in the temporal bone and otodystrophies. The inner ear section contains the largest collection of congenital diagnosis chapters currently available in print. Utilizing the classic Amirsys bulleted text format, essential information is condensed for fast and easy comprehension. The Key Facts section in each Diagnosis chapter provides a quick reference to the most critical information contained in each chapter. In this must-have guide, pediatric (Drs. Robson & Koch) and adult (Dr. Harnsberger) head and neck imaging specialists help the reader identify distinctive imaging findings for each diagnosis. This handsome volume equips all radiologists with the essential knowledge required for diagnosing diseases of the temporal bone. "--Provided by publisher.

This book presents standard imaging techniques, basic anatomy and an approach to common pathology encountered in temporal bone imaging. Intended as a survival guide for residents and general radiologists, it covers all topics comprehensively, and provides intuitive point-by-point summaries, similar to those of popular radiology reference sites, for easy comprehension at a glance. The book also offers guidance on the pertinent points that need to be included in a report and how to answer basic questions that are likely to be asked by the referring clinician or supervising radiologist. This book will be a valuable resource for general radiologists, radiology residents, ENT residents, otology surgeons and anyone involved in the occasional temporal bone study.