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Facial palsy due to tuberculosis: the value of CT

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. J. Hadfield*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology and Radiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
B. K. Shah
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology and Radiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
G. W. Glover
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology and Radiology, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
*
Miss Hadfield, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ.

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the value of CT in the investigation of facial palsy due to tuberculous mastoiditis. This is the best imaging modality available for identifying features suggestive of tuberculosis, the disease extent, presence of complications and demonstration of anatomy prior to surgery.

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Type
Radiology in Focus
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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