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Friday, 23 August 2013

Acoustic neuroma





CT scan petrous apex shows widened internal acoustic meatus a feature of acoustic neuroma.
Radiological features of acoustic neuroma:
1. Widening of internal acoustic meatus "Trumpet sign"
2. Extracanalicular extension into cerebellopontine angle (path of least resistance) can lead to "ice cream cone" appearance

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