Arch Otolaryngol
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To determine the incidence of intracranial injury, specifically in the temporal lobe, in patients with longitudinal fractures of the temporal bone. ⋯ While high-resolution CT remains the criterion standard for evaluation of temporal bone fractures, MRI revealed a higher incidence of related temporal lobe injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging data may be valuable in preoperative evaluation of patients who require surgical intervention through a middle cranial fossa approach to document pre-existing injury and potential morbidity before retraction of the middle cranial fossa dura mater and temporal lobe.
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To evaluate the incidence, types, and treatment outcomes of pediatric parotid lesions. ⋯ Although pediatric parotid masses are unusual, they can represent a variety of pathological diagnoses, including malignancy. We advocate prompt evaluation and treatment of these masses, and suggest guidelines for their management, based on diagnosis.