J Korean Radiol Soc.  1979 Dec;15(2):472-475. 10.3348/jkrs.1979.15.2.472.

Opacification of tympanic membrane - as an anatomic landmark of otoradiology-

• Park JH

• KMID: 2349405
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1979.15.2.472

Abstract

Opacification of tympanic membrane was done by attachment of a cotton patch soaked with contrast media through external meatus. Detailed evaluation of fine structures in middle ear of normal adult is easily done after opacification of tympanic membrane. It was believed that opacified tympanic membrane would be an useful landmark for early detection of cholesteatoma and a good marker also in tomography of temporal bone.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anatomic Landmarks*
Cholesteatoma
Contrast Media
Ear, Middle
Humans
Temporal Bone
Tympanic Membrane*
Contrast Media