Abunimer A, Aiken A, Baugnon K, Wu X. Central Skull Base Anatomy and Pathology: A Review.
Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2021;
42:266-280. [PMID:
34147162 DOI:
10.1053/j.sult.2021.04.009]
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Abstract
The central skull base is an anatomically complex region of the head and neck which hosts a variety of neoplastic, vascular, infectious, inflammatory, and developmental pathologies. Evaluation of its intricate anatomy requires dedicated and complementary imaging modalities of MRI and CT. This article will provide a brief review of the anatomy of the central skull base, followed by an overview of common pathologies encountered in this region and their characteristic radiological characteristics.
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