Abstract
It is fortunate that lesions of the petrous apex are rarely encountered. The occult nature of the local disease and the poorly localizing clinical features favor a delayed diagnosis. Its site deep to the labyrinth and facial nerve and its proximity to the internal carotid artery and brain stem potentially make surgery a risky prospect. The reconciling of preservation of neurologic function and adequate surgical exposure requires an extensive knowledge of temporal bone anatomy and surgical approaches.
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