Radiology for the Hearing Healthcare Provider

The comprehensive evaluation of auditory and vestibular disorders requires the combined efforts of different disciplines using diagnostic modalities, including radiographic imaging. Transdisciplinary collaborative care of patients can be improved through a working knowledge of the indications, study types, and clinical correlations for radiographic imaging studies. This session will provide attendees with an overview of relevant anatomy and pathology demonstrated on MRI and CT scan radiographic studies as it relates to hearing and balance. By means of case presentations, the presenters will discuss indications for different studies and the integration of study results into team-based comprehensive care for patients. Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the purpose, process, and indications of different radiographic imaging modalities 2. Describe relevant anatomy of the auditory and vestibular systems through radiographic imaging modalities. 3. Identify appropriate imaging studies that are involved in the evaluation and management of diseases affecting the auditory and vestibular systems.