Items tagged “petrous apex”
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Asymmetric pneumatization of the petrous apex
Asymmetric pneumatization of the petrous apex is a frequent normal anatomic variant resulting in an appearance that can be mistaken for pathology within the petrous apex; see petrous apex lesions (differential).
Clinical presentation
As this is an anatomical variant it is entirely asymptomatic...
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Petrous apex mucocele
Petrous apex mucoceles are a rare complication that can occur in patients who have a pneumatized petrous apex. The pathology is similar to mucocele formation elsewhere in other sinuses in that these air cells become obstructed causing mucous secretions to accumulate. The trapped secretions cause...