A case report of two different skull base pathologies causing hearing loss in the same ear: vestibular schwannoma and superior semicircular canal dehiscence

Abstract Vestibular schwannoma and superior semicircular canal dehiscence are both uncommon entities, especially when present in the same ear. Here we illustrate how both of these pathologies can be repaired through the same surgical exposure, of the middle cranial fossa, with complete preservation...

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Published inAmerican journal of otolaryngology Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 488 - 491
Main Authors Aaron, Ksenia A., M.D, Lavinsky, Joel, M.D, Tuchman, Alexander, M.D, Go, John L., M.D, Giannotta, Steven L., M.D, Friedman, Rick A., M.D., Ph.D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.2015
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Adult
Dizziness - etiology
Ears & hearing
Female
Hearing loss
Hearing Loss - diagnosis
Hearing Loss - etiology
Humans
Medical imaging
Neuroma, Acoustic - complications
Neuroma, Acoustic - pathology
Neuroma, Acoustic - surgery
Otolaryngology
Patients
Postoperative period
Semicircular Canals - pathology
Surgery
Tomography
Vertigo
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Summary:Abstract Vestibular schwannoma and superior semicircular canal dehiscence are both uncommon entities, especially when present in the same ear. Here we illustrate how both of these pathologies can be repaired through the same surgical exposure, of the middle cranial fossa, with complete preservation of the cochlear nerve function and relief of symptoms caused by canal dehiscence.
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ISSN:0196-0709
1532-818X
DOI:10.1016/j.amjoto.2015.02.001