Neuroimaging of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems: A Clinician’s Guide

A modern introduction to the field, Neuroimaging of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems: A Clinician’s Guide is a comprehensive resource for neurologists and otolaryngologists. This text equips clinicians with the knowledge of imaging modalities used to evaluate conditions affecting the auditory and vestibular systems, enabling a more informed diagnosing process.

Clinicians will be provided with information about the complex anatomy and physiology of the ear and lateral skull base, as well as an analysis of peripheral and central balance and hearing structures and their related disorders. This text also details anatomic regions and clinical correlations of common disease processes affecting these regions. The dedication to addressing radiology, auditory and vestibular systems within a clinically relevant framework makes this a special addition to the market.

Written by a team of distinguished professionals, every chapter will include relevant and up-to-date material on the use of CT and MRI scans for auditory and vestibular healthcare, and is widely applicable to clinicians in the field. The emphasis on the importance of incorporating imaging modalities into clinical practice will ensure the optimization of patient care.

Key Features:

• Case Studies
• MRI and CT scans that will aid in modern day clinical information
• Unlike other books on this topic, this book has a smooth transition between peripheral, central auditory, and vestibular problems
• Foreword written by Frank E. Musiek, Ph.D., CCC-A (Ret.)
• Contributions from clinicians in the field of audiologists, neurologists, radiologists, otolaryngologists, and neurotologists from various institutions 

Foreword by Frank Musiek
Acknowledgments
About the Editors
Contributors

Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview
Matthew L. Bush, Jennifer B. Shinn, Daniel Zeitler, and Margaret N. Chapman

Introduction
Overview
Summary

Chapter 2. Principles of Radiology: Modalities, Methods, and Indications
V. Carlota Andreu-Arasa, Margaret N. Chapman, and Osamu Sakai

Introduction
Computed Tomography (CT)
Computed Tomography Cisternography (CT-C)
Computed Tomography Angiography and Computed Tomography Venography
Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DE-CT)
Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Cisternography
Nuclear Medicine
Paraganglioma detection
Digital Substraction Angiography
Summary

Chapter 3. Structure and Function of the Auditory System
Stephanie J. Youssef, Matthew A. Shew, and Cameron C. Wick

Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
Cochlear Nerve
Central Auditory Pathway
Overview of Imaging Techniques for the Auditory System

Chapter 4. Structure and Function of the Vestibular System
Nicholas S. Andresen, Desi P. Schoo, Lakir D. Patel, Molly A. Wingfield, and Yuri A. Agrawal

Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System
Central Vestibular System
Peripheral Vestibular System
Overview of Imaging Techniques for the Vestibular System
Imaging Characteristics by Region
Conclusion

Chapter 5. External Ear
Nathaniel Breslin, Michael Achilleos, Johanna Whitson, and Jacob B. Hunter

Introduction
Otitis Externa
Neoplasms
Osteomas and Exostoses
Cholesteatoma and Keratosis Obturans
Stenosis and Atresia
Conclusion
Appendix

Chapter 6. Middle Ear and Mastoid
Michael H. Freeman, Joseph M. Aulino, and Elizabeth L. Perkins

Introduction
Vascular anomalies
Jugular Bulb Anomalies
Aberrant Carotid Artery
Persistent Stapedial Artery
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion
Tympanosclerosis
Otosclerosis
Cholesteatoma
Primary Tumors of the Middle Ear
Other Primary Middle Ear Tumors
Trauma – Fracture patterns, Ossicular Discontinuity, Facial Nerve Injuries
Ossicular chain disruption
Facial nerve injury as a complication of temporal bone fracture
CSF leak and Encephalocele 
Summary

Chapter 7. Inner Ear
Janice J. Chung, Amy F. Juliano, and Elliott D. Kozin

Anatomic Overview
Congenital Cochleovestibular Malformations
Cochlear Fibrosis and Ossification
Labyrinthitis Ossificans
Cochlear Implantation: Intra-operative & Post-operative Evaluation
Endolymphatic Sac Tumor
Meniere’s disease
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Summary

Chapter 8. Lateral Skull Base
Mana Espahbodi, Kaden Neuberger, Richard H. Wiggens, III, and Richard K. Gurgel

The Skull
Asymmetric Pneumatization of the Petrous Apex and Asymmetric Bone Marrow
Petrous Apicitis
Petrous Apex Cholesterol Granuloma
Petrous Apex Epidermoid (Cholesteatoma)
Petrous Apex Cephaloceles
Petrous Apex Effusion
Petrous Apex Mucocele
Petrous Apex Carotid Artery Aneurysm
Osteodystrophies
Osteitis Deformans (Paget’s Disease)
Osteopetrosis
Neoplasms
Osteosarcoma
Chordoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Plasmacytoma/Multiple Myeloma
Metastatic Malignancy to the Lateral Skull Base
Facial Nerve Pathologies
Tympanic Facial Nerve Dehiscence
Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Facial Nerve Schwannoma
Facial Nerve Venous Malformation (Hemangioma)
Malignant facial nerve invasion
Summary

Chapter 9. Cerebellopontine Angle
James R. Dornhoffer, Paul J. Farnsworth, John C. Benson, John I. Lane, and Matthew L. Carlson

Overview
Congenital Disorders
Vascular Loop Syndrome
Tumors
Meningioma
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Lipoma
Epidermoid Cyst
Dermoid cyst
Arachnoid Cyst
Metastatic Disease
Complications and Surgical Emergencies
Hematoma
Summary

Chapter 10. Central Auditory System
Nathan D. Cass, Amanda G. Davis, and Flavius D. Raslau

Introduction
Neoplasm
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Traumatic Injuries
Congenital Disorders
Summary