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--- cranialnerves [2026/06/05 14:26] – scott
+++ cranialnerves [2026/06/05 14:34] (current) – [The Vestibulocochlear / Facial Nerves] scott
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+In the slide below, notice the asymmetrical muscle size (blue arrow) and how fat saturation improves image quality after contrast administration.
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 ====The Vestibulocochlear / Facial Nerves====
-The vestibulocochlear and facial nerves are located closely together in the inner ear and their origins can be well visualized on MRI with appropriate slice planning. Some common findings in animals with pathology in this area can include head tilt, and may be due to infection, inflammation, or neoplasia.
+The vestibulocochlear and facial nerves are located closely together in the inner ear and their origins can be well visualized on MRI with appropriate slice planning. Some common findings in animals with pathology in this area can include head tilt, and may be due to infection, inflammation, or neoplasia. A common source of pathology is infection within the bulla, air filled spaces just ventral to the inner ear. In certain cases, further high resolution imaging can be helpful.
+**Useful Sequences:**
+  * T1 FSE with Fat Saturation
+  * 3D T2 or PD FSE
+  * 3D FIESTA-C (GE)/CISS (Siemens)
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