Temporal bone CT

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Technique:
The temporal bones were scanned in the direct axial and coronal planes using high resolution thin slices without contrast.


Findings:
On the right, the external auditory canal, mastoid complexes, and middle ear, including the ossicles and pneumatization are normal. The tegmen tympani and scutum are normal. The oval and round windows are normal. the inner ear, including the cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals and internal auditory canal are normal. The vestibular aqueduct is not enlarged. The course and caliber of the facial nerve, including the mastoid portion, is normal. The course of the internal carotid artery and jugular vein are normal.

On the left, the external auditory canal, mastoid complexes, and middle ear, including the ossicles and pneumatization are normal. The tegmen tympani and scutum are normal. The oval and round windows are normal. the inner ear, including the cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals and internal auditory canal are normal. The vestibular aqueduct is not enlarged. The course and caliber of the facial nerve, including the mastoid portion, is normal. The course of the internal carotid artery and jugular vein are normal.


Impression:
Normal temporal bones.