LOV: Image reformation series parallel to long axis of petrous pyramid
Perpendicular to line drawn between vertical components of superior semicircular canal arch
TOV: Image reformation series perpendicular to LOV
Parallel to line drawn between vertical components of superior semicircular canal arch
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Microanatomy Optimized in Longitudinal Oblique View
Microanatomy Optimized in Transverse Oblique View
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Approaches
Imaging Pitfalls
Selected References
Ceylan N et al: CT imaging of superior semicircular canal dehiscence: added value of reformatted images. Acta Otolaryngol. 130(9):996-1001, 2010
Ozgen B et al: Comparison of 45 degrees oblique reformats with axial reformats in CT evaluation of the vestibular aqueduct. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 29(1):30-4, 2008
Lane JI et al: Middle and inner ear: improved depiction with multiplanar reconstruction of volumetric CT data. Radiographics. 26(1):115-24, 2006
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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Longitudinal oblique view (LOV)
Transverse oblique view (TOV)
Synonyms
Stenver view (LOV)
Pöschl view (TOV)
Definitions
LOV: Image reformation series parallel to long axis of petrous pyramid
Perpendicular to line drawn between vertical components of superior semicircular canal arch
TOV: Image reformation series perpendicular to LOV
Parallel to line drawn between vertical components of superior semicircular canal arch
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Microanatomy Optimized in Longitudinal Oblique View
Microanatomy Optimized in Transverse Oblique View
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Approaches
Imaging Pitfalls
Selected References
Ceylan N et al: CT imaging of superior semicircular canal dehiscence: added value of reformatted images. Acta Otolaryngol. 130(9):996-1001, 2010
Ozgen B et al: Comparison of 45 degrees oblique reformats with axial reformats in CT evaluation of the vestibular aqueduct. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 29(1):30-4, 2008
Lane JI et al: Middle and inner ear: improved depiction with multiplanar reconstruction of volumetric CT data. Radiographics. 26(1):115-24, 2006
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