Hearing Improvement after Partial Labyrinthectomy Resection of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2010, Vol 10, Issue 2
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. Te chosen intervention was a cholesterol granuloma resection via the translabyrinthine approach. Tis resulted in cranial nerve recovery and improved facial functionality. Hearing in the operated ear improved within 3 months after surgery. Te 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.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdulrahman A Hagr| Department of Otolaryngology, King Saud University and King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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