Unilateral internal auditory canal stenosis with progressive facial weakness

Authors

  • Sathiya Murali Madras ENT Research Foundation, No. 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Arpana Shekhar Madras ENT Research Foundation, No. 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • S Shyam Sudhakar Madras ENT Research Foundation, No. 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Kiran Natarajan Madras ENT Research Foundation, No. 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Mohan Kameswaran Madras ENT Research Foundation, No. 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjo.v18i2.12014

Keywords:

Internal auditory canal stenosis, facial nerve decompression

Abstract

Internal auditory canal (IAC) stenosis is a rare cause of sensorineural hearing loss. Patient may present with symptoms of progressive facial nerve palsy, hearing loss, tinnitus and giddiness. High resolution temporal bone CT-scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the important tools for diagnosis. No specific management has been devised. Here is presentation of a case of unilateral (left) IAC stenosis with profound hearing loss and progressive House Brackmann Grade III-IV facial weakness. The diameter of the IAC was less than 2 mm on high resolution temporal bone computed tomography (HRCT) scan. It was managed by facial nerve decompression by translabyrinthine approach in an attempt to prevent further deterioration of facial palsy.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjo.v18i2.12014

Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 18(2): 179-182

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Published

2012-11-24

How to Cite

Murali, S., Shekhar, A., Sudhakar, S. S., Natarajan, K., & Kameswaran, M. (2012). Unilateral internal auditory canal stenosis with progressive facial weakness. Bangladesh Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 18(2), 179–182. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjo.v18i2.12014

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2012)

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Case Reports

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