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Jugular foramen: anatomic and computed tomographic study

Journal Article · · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)
The computed tomographic (CT) appearance of the jugular foramen was examined in detail, and anatomic and CT sections were correlated. The pars nervosa and pars vascularis were identified, and, with intravenous contrast enhancement, a rapid sequence of scans at a gantry angle of +30/sup 0/ to the canthomeatal line demonstrated cranial nerves IX, X, and XI. The osseous margins of the jugular foramen were best shown by CT at planes of sections parallel and positive (0/sup 0/-30/sup 0/) to the canthomeatal line. CT can be used to evaluate osseous anatomy and the jugular foramen with precision sufficient to confidently exclude an intracanalicular mass.
Research Organization:
Wisconsin Medical Coll., Milwaukee
OSTI ID:
5216829
Journal Information:
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 142:1; ISSN AAJRD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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