The eighth cranial nerve

Top Magn Reson Imaging. 1996 Jun;8(3):164-79.

Abstract

This review discusses the eighth cranial nerve with emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Normal anatomy of the component nerves as well as pathology that affects it are examined. MRI techniques used to evaluate this area are also presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Labyrinth Diseases / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve / pathology*
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases / diagnosis*