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Tumours of the Temporal Bone

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Pediatric ENT Radiology

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Temporal bone tumours are unusual in children, and unfortunately they are more commonly malignant than benign. Imaging is important in tumour diagnosis, staging of malignant lesions and follow-up after treatment.

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    S. J. King (Consultant Paediatric Radiologist)

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    Anne E. Boothroyd MD (Consultant Paediatric Radiologist) (Consultant Paediatric Radiologist)

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King, S.J. (2003). Tumours of the Temporal Bone. In: King, S.J., Boothroyd, A.E. (eds) Pediatric ENT Radiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59367-3_7

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