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Q4 (2026, Head & Neck Imaging) — Correct answer: C. Gadolinium-enhanced MRI of the cerebellopontine angle.

NEET PG 2026Q4scan RadiologyHead & Neck Imagingtier-2 (3/3 verifier agreement)

A patient presents with unilateral high-pitched tinnitus and progressive sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). A retrocochlear lesion involving the cerebellopontine angle / posterior aspect of the temporal bone is suspected. What is the gold standard investigation of choice?

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