Correlation of computed tomography, echo-planar diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and surgical outcomes in middle ear cholesteatoma


Songu M., ALTAY C., Onal K., Arslanoglu S., Balci M. K., Ucar M., ...More

ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA, vol.135, no.8, pp.776-780, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 135 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/00016489.2015.1021931
  • Journal Name: ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.776-780
  • Keywords: Mastoidectomy, tympanomastoid surgery, HRCT, high-resolution computed tomography, DIAGNOSIS, SURGERY
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Conclusion: Echo-planar diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) is more reliable than high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in predicting the presence and localization of cholesteatoma before tympanomastoid surgery. Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of HRCT and echo-planar DW MRI in the detection and localization of cholesteatoma. Methods: Fifty-nine patients were prospectively included in this study. Patients with suspected primary cholesteatoma were evaluated by HRCT and echo-planar DW MRI before tympanomastoid surgery. Radiological findings were correlated with intraoperative findings. Results: HRCT and echo-planar DW MRI accurately predicted the presence or absence of cholesteatoma in 40/59 (67.8%) and 52/59 (88.1%) patients, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of HRCT were 68.97%, 66.67%, 66.67%, and 68.97%, respectively. However, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of echo-planar DW MRI were 85.71%, 90.32%, 88.89%, and 87.50%, respectively.