09-10, 17:00–17:30 (Europe/Istanbul), Equilibirium 3
High resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (HR-CT) of the inner ear are becoming more important for the diagnosis of central and peripheral vestibular disorders. MRI is established as an essential modality in the imaging of the temporal bone, cerebello-pontine angle and posterior cranial fossa. It is used to evaluate normal anatomic structures, evaluate for inflammatory and/or infectious and/or neoplastic processes. Modern MRI techniques allow visualization of detailed anatomic features of the vestibulo-cochlear regions as well as pathologic findings in the inner ear causing vertigo. Nevertheless, despite the widespread use of MRI for these purposes, many radiologists remain unfamiliar with the complex anatomy and expected imaging findings with such examinations
The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the most useful MRI sequences for internal auditory canal and labyrinthine imaging, review the relevant anatomy, and discuss the expected appearances of the most commonly encountered pathologic entities.
Mahmoud Mandour, MD, PhD
Prof Mahmoud Mandour is a professor of ORL-HNS at Tanta University. He is a senior consultant of Otology& Neurotology and head of Otology& CI unit at Tanta University Hospital. He is a member in the Egyptian National Health Insurance Committee of Cochlear Implant and a chief surgeon in the National health insurance CI program.
He obtained his medical& Master degrees at Tanta Faculty of Madicine in Egypt. He completed his training with fellowship in otology& neurology at Cincinnati University, USA. Then, he obtained his PhD degree in otology& neurotology at Tanta University.
Prof Mandour has fifteen year’s experience in ear surgery, with special interest in cochlear implant and hearing restoration surgeries. In addition to his surgical practice, he has a special interest in temporal bone radiology with wide contributions via many international publications, presentations, educational courses and many research programs.
Prof Mandour is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head& Neck Surgery, Politzer International society of otology& neurotology and Egyptian society of cochlear implant.