Internal auditory canal hypoplasia associated with bilateral vestibulocochlear nerve aplasia and deviant facial nerve course: A case report and MRI findings
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https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v15i5.3912Keywords:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Vestibulocochlear Nerve Agenesis, Aberrant Facial Nerve, Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Internal Auditory Canal AtresiaAbstract
The evaluation of internal auditory canals and cochlea has gained significant importance due to the increasing number of cochlear implantations worldwide. This region's anatomical study is essential for cochlear implant surgery using magnetic resonance imaging as the method of choice. We report a case of a 6-year-old male patient diagnosed with a rare bilateral malformation of the internal auditory canals associated with an aberrant course of the facial nerve and vestibulocochlear nerve aplasia. This report raises the importance of identifying this rare malformation for appropriate management and reinforces awareness of possible complications.
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2021-05-23
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Pediatric Radiology
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