CT Temporal Bone Anatomical Variations

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Sep 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "CT Temporal Bone Anatomical Variations," is looking to understand how often normal differences in the structure of the temporal bone appear on high-resolution CT scans. The temporal bone is an important part of the skull located near the ear, and understanding these variations is important for doctors when diagnosing and treating ear-related issues. The study aims to gather information that could help improve care for people with middle ear problems.

To join the study, participants need to be adults with any kind of middle ear issue that requires a special scan of the temporal bone. However, people with certain conditions, like tumors, severe injuries to the bone, or previous surgeries on the mastoid (a part of the temporal bone), won't be eligible to participate. If you decide to take part, you can expect to undergo a CT scan, which is a quick and painless imaging test. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it hopes to provide valuable insights into how variations in the temporal bone may affect ear health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - All adult patients presented with any middle ear pathology indicated for temporal bone radiological evaluation and were willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • - 1- patients with temporal bone neoplastic disorders distorting normal temporal bone anatomy.
• • 2- Extensive trauma to the temporal bone 3- Patients with congenital anomalies and craniofacial disproportions 4- Patients with mastoid surgery 5- Patients in whom radiological evaluation is contraindicated