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Skull Base 2009; 19(1): 003-016
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1103121
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Differential Diagnosis of Jugular Foramen Lesions

Thomas J. Vogl1 , Sotirios Bisdas1
  • 1Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Clinic, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Publication Date:
12 January 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The anatomy of the jugular foramen is complex. It contains the lower cranial nerves and major vascular structures. Tumors that develop within it, or extend into it, provide significant diagnostic and surgical challenges. In this article, we describe the anatomy of the jugular foramen and outline an imaging protocol that can differentiate between lesions, thereby aiding diagnosis and facilitating management.

KEYWORDS

Jugular foramen - skull base - computed tomography - magnetic resonance imaging

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Sotirios BisdasM.D. 

Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität

Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Email: s.bisdas@med.uni-frankfurt.de