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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

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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Fernando AhumadaDepartment of Neuroradiology, The Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Alejandro Jose Quiroz AlfaroInternal Medicine, North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801, USA.
Orlando DiazDepartment of Neuroradiology, The Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

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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.

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Central nervous systemCerebellopontine angleCerebral angiographyCone beam computed tomographyMagnetic resonance imagingTemporal bone mass

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