Stereotactic Characteristics of the Thalamus Subject to Shape of the Skull: An MRI Study

Kornieieva, Maryna

doi:10.31031/oara.2017.01.000504

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“… 13 Recent craniological studies show that the phenotype is an important factor to consider in neurosurgery as well: it may alter the position of intracranial structures and determine the choice of a surgical approach. 14 15 16 The relationship between the value of the cranial index (CI) and morphology of the skull base structures is still unclear and requires additional research.…”

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Phenotypical Variability of the Internal Acoustic Canal in the Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery

Al-Fauri

Kelly

Lee

et al. 2022

J Neurol Surg B Skull Base

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Introduction: The wide range of anatomical variability of the structures of the middle cranial fossa and the lack of reliable surgical landmarks contribute to a high level of complications in the surgical treatment of vestibular schwannomas. We hypothesized that the cranial phenotype influences the shape of the middle cranial fossa, the orientation of the pyramid of the temporal bone, and the relative topography of the internal acoustic canal. Materials and Methods: The skull base structures were studied on 54 embalmed cadavers and 60 MR images of the head and neck by photo modeling, dissection, and 3D analysis techniques. By the value of the cranial index, all specimens were subdivided into dolichocephalic, mesocephalic, and brachycephalic groups for comparison of variables. Results: The length of the superior border of the temporal pyramid, the apex to squama distance, and the width of the middle cranial fossa all peaked in the brachycephalic group. The value of the angle between the superior border of the pyramid and the axis of the acoustic canal varied from 33 to 58 º; it peaked in the dolichocephalic group and showed its smaller value in the brachycephalic one. The pyramid to squama angle had reversed distribution and dominated in the brachycephalic group. Conclusions: The cranial phenotype influences the shape of the middle cranial fossa, temporal pyramid, and internal acoustic canal. Presented in this paper data help specialists operating on the vestibular schwannoma to localize the internal acoustic canal based on the individual shape of a skull.

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