Hearing improvement after partial labyrinthectomy: resection of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2010; 10 (2): 249-254
in English
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ABSTRACT
We present the case of a 57 year-old male presenting with symptomatic petrous apex cholesterol granuloma, multiple cranial nerve weaknesses and deafness of the left ear. The chosen intervention was a cholesterol granuloma resection via the translabyrinthine approach. This resulted in cranial nerve recovery and improved facial functionality. Hearing in the operated ear improved within 3 months after surgery. The patient experienced no postoperative complications. We conclude that a translabyrinthine approach can be used for drainage of petrous apex cholesterol granulomas with a chance of hearing loss recovery
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Petrous Bone
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Granuloma, Foreign-Body
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Cholesterol
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Cranial Nerves
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Hearing
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Year:
2010
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