Imaging of inner ear malformation in paediatric patients-a 10-year tertiary centre review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sennaroglu's classification is the most accepted classification worldwide for inner ear and/or nerve malformation, although only limited data is available for the Asian population. This study aims to assess their relative frequency, summarise their radiological features, and determine their correlation with hearing impairment.

Materials and methods

Retrospective analysis of patients with imaging-proven inner ear and/or nerve malformation in a single tertiary hospital in Hong Kong in 2014-2023. Clinical data were reviewed along with relevant imaging findings.

Results

A total of 155 abnormal ears from 94 patients were included. All cases of Michel deformity (n = 4), rudimentary otocyst (n = 5), cochlear aplasia (n = 6) and common cavity (n = 3) show severe/pro

SUBMITTER: Young YMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559043 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature