Abnormal cochleovestibular anatomy and imaging: Lack of consistency across quality of images, sequences obtained, and official reports.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There are significant variations across centers on how to acquire and interpret imaging of children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss and cochleovestibular abnormalities. This study assesses the quality of imaging, sequences included, and accuracy of official radiology reports, to determine if these children are being assessed appropriately.

Methods

This study is retrospective review of CTs and MRIs from 40 pediatric patients diagnosed with profound sensorineural hearing loss and cochleovestibular structure/nerve abnormalities presenting to a tertiary referral academic center. Images were reviewed by two experienced neuroradiologists and a neurotologist. Findings were compared to official reports, when available.

Results

Twelve (30%) patients had a

SUBMITTER: Gillard DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7297603 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature