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  • Title: Imaging of skull base pathologies: Role of advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
    Author: Mathur A, Jain N, Kesavadas C, Thomas B, Kapilamoorthy TR.
    Journal: Neuroradiol J; 2015 Aug; 28(4):426-37. PubMed ID: 26427895.
    Abstract:
    Imaging plays a vital role in evaluation of skull base pathologies as this region is not directly accessible for clinical evaluation. Computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have played complementary roles in the diagnosis of the various neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of the skull base. However, CT and conventional MRI may at times be insufficient to correctly pinpoint the accurate diagnosis. Advanced MRI techniques, though difficult to apply in the skull base region, in conjunction with CT and conventional MRI can however help in improving the diagnostic accuracy. This article aims to highlight the importance of advanced MRI techniques like diffusion-weighted imaging, susceptibility-weighted imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging, and MR spectroscopy in differentiation of various lesions involving the skull base.
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