Sensory evoked potential (SEP) is useful in diagnosing which type of abnormality?
a. Hepatic tumor
b. Kidney stones
c. Acoustic neuroma
d. Air embolus
ANS: C
SEP is used to measure neural pathways and involves the placement of recording electrodes over peripheral nerves or the scalp or ears. These measurements taken preoperatively can assist in the diagnosis of acoustic neuroma.
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