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petrous [′pe·trəs] (materials) Referring to a material whose hardness resembles that of stone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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High-resolution computed tomography of the temporal petrous bones should be obtained to look for potential basal skull fracture. Axial (figure 1, C) and coronal (figure 1, D) gadolinium-enhanced, T1-weighted MRIs demonstrated central enhancement of the mass, petrous bone destruction, and obliteration of the internal auditory canal. Lethal intracranial complications following inflation of the external auditory canal in the treatment of serous otitis media and due to defects in the petrous bone. |
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