Intraosseous Schwannoma of the Petrous Apex

Authors

  • Christopher Goiney
  • Rita Bhatia
  • Kevin Auerbach
  • Michael Norenberg
  • Jacques Morcos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v5i11.859

Keywords:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, petrous apex, temporal bone, intraosseous, schwannoma

Abstract

Primary neoplasms of the petrous apex are rare and include eosinophilic granuloma, chondroma, chondrosarcoma, chordoma, and schwannoma. We report just the second published case of an intraosseous schwannoma of the petrous apex and are the first to describe the entity using magnetic resonance imaging. By studying the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features of this rare tumor, it is possible to suggest the diagnosis preoperatively.

Author Biographies

Christopher Goiney

Christopher Goiney

Rosenstiel Medical Science Building Rm 2167

1600 NW 10th Ave

Miami, FL 33136

Rita Bhatia

Rita Bhatia

Jackson Memorial Hospital West Wing 279

1611 NW 12th Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Kevin Auerbach

Kevin Auerbach

Jackson Memorial Hospital West Wing 279

1611 NW 12th Ave

Miami, FL 33132

Michael Norenberg

Michael Norenberg

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

PO Box 016960

Miami, FL 33101

Jacques Morcos

Jacques Morcos

Lois Pope LIFE Center Rm. 223

1095 NW 14th Terrace

Miami, FL 33136

Published

2011-11-12

Issue

Section

Neuroradiology