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Published in: Head and Neck Pathology 3/2018

01-09-2018 | Special Issue: Ear

Anatomy and Surgical Approach of the Ear and Temporal Bone

Author: Brandon Isaacson

Published in: Head and Neck Pathology | Issue 3/2018

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Abstract

The temporal bone is one of the more complex structures at the skull base that houses the hearing and vestibular organs, numerous nerves, and vessels. A host of inflammatory and neoplastic processes can occur within the temporal bone that often necessitate permanent and frozen section pathologic examination. A number of simple to complex surgical procedures are used to manage temporal bone pathology. This chapter will provide a brief overview of normal temporal bone anatomy, common surgical approaches, normal histology, and indications for pathologic examination.
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Metadata
Title
Anatomy and Surgical Approach of the Ear and Temporal Bone
Author
Brandon Isaacson
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Head and Neck Pathology / Issue 3/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1936-0568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-018-0926-2

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