Tympanosquamosal fissure

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable
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Prominent petrotympanic fissure on the right. 

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The arrow shows the tympanosquamosal fissure which is the lateral continuation of the petrotympanic fissure.

Case Discussion

Prominent petrotympanic fissure not to be confused with a fracture.

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