Arachnoid granulations of the temporal bone: a histologic study of dural and osseous penetration

Arachnoid granulations (AG) are more prevalent along the middle fossa surface of the temporal bone, where they produce larger bony defects than those occurring on the posterior surface. Dural and bony defects formed by AGs are proposed to lead to spontaneous meningoencephaloceles and cerebrospinal f...

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Published in:	Otology & neurotology Vol. 32; no. 4; pp. 602 - 609
Main Authors:	Yew, Margaret, Dubbs, Basil, Tong, Olivia, Nager, George T, Niparko, John K, Tatlipinar, Arzu, Francis, Howard W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-2011
Subjects:	Adult Aged Arachnoid - pathology Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea - pathology Dura Mater - pathology Female Humans Male Middle Aged Temporal Bone - pathology
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