“Leave me alone”: anatomical structures and variations seen on computed tomography of the temporal bone

Abstract The anatomical structure of the temporal bone is quite complex. There are a great number of anatomical variations that are often confused with temporal bone pathologies, especially fractures. It is important that radiologists and surgeons be able to recognize such variations.

摘要：颞骨（temporal bone）的解剖结构极为复杂，存在大量解剖变异，此类变异常与颞骨病变（尤其是骨折）相混淆。放射科医师与外科医师能够准确识别此类变异，具有重要临床价值。