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3D-FLAIR MRI in facial nerve paralysis with and without audio-vestibular disorder.
- Source :
- Acta Oto-Laryngologica; May2010, Vol. 130 Issue 5, p632-636, 5p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Conclusion: Among patients with facial nerve paralysis, significant difference was observed on three-dimensional fluid-attenuated inversion recovery magnetic resonance imaging (3D-FLAIR MRI) between those with and without audio-vestibular disturbance. This MRI technique may contribute to elucidation of the pathology of Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Bell's palsy. Objective: To evaluate the 3D-FLAIR MRI findings in patients who have facial nerve paralysis with and without audio-vestibular disturbance. Methods: 3D-FLAIR MRI was performed with and without gadolinium enhancement in 15 patients (5 men and 10 women) with unilateral facial nerve paralysis: 3 patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, 3 patients having facial nerve paralysis with hearing loss or vertigo without vesicles, and 9 patients with Bell's palsy. Results: Five of the six patients with audio-vestibular disturbance showed high signals in the inner ear on precontrast 3D-FLAIR. In comparison, among nine patients with Bell's palsy, only one patient showed high signals in the inner ear on precontrast 3D-FLAIR ( p < 0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016489
- Volume :
- 130
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Oto-Laryngologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 49261069
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/00016480903338123