A patient with superior semicircular canal dehiscence presenting with Tullio's phenomenon: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Superior semicircular canal dehiscence represents a manageable cause of sound and pressure induced vertigo. This case highlights its presentation and investigation, including a review of the literature, and the authors' surgic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/22 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Superior semicircular canal dehiscence represents a manageable cause of sound and pressure induced vertigo. This case highlights its presentation and investigation, including a review of the literature, and the authors' surgical technique used in its successful treatment.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 45-year-old Caucasian man presented with vertigo induced by sound or pressure. Subsequent investigation revealed dehiscence of the superior semicircular canal and the patient underwent a surgical repair.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Surgery to repair or resurface the dehiscence represents an effective treatment modality, offering a resolution of symptoms with no detrimental effect on hearing or long-term sequelae. A five-layer composite repair consisting of temporalis fascia – bone pate – conchal cartilage – bone pate – temporalis fascia has been found to be safe and effective.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1752-1947 |