Importance of signal intensity on T1-weighted spin-echo sequence for the diagnosis of chronic cholesteatomatous otitis

Importance of signal intensity on T1-weighted spin-echo sequence for the diagnosis of chronic cholesteatomatous otitis: ConclusionOur study showed that combining a nonEPDW sequence with the quantitative analysis of contrast-free T1W SE sequence in pre-operative patients enables the correct diagnosis of cholesteatoma with good sensitivity and specificity (>  90%) and reduces risks of false-positive cases for surgeons. (Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)