Presentation
Sensorineural hearing loss with a past history of meningitis.
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Labyrinthitis ossificans
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Axial heavily T2 images showing diffuse loss of the bright T2 fluid signal of the cochlea and semicircular canals on both sides.
From the case:
Labyrinthitis ossificans
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CT scan images showing high density bone deposition within the membranous labyrinth involving the cochlea and semicircular canals on both sides.
Case Discussion
This case shows typical clinical presentation and imaging features of labyrinthitis ossificans, which is the most common cause of acquired sensorineural hearing loss in children. It is usually related to the history of meningitis or otomastoiditis.
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