A patient with superior semicircular canal dehiscence presenting with Tullio's phenomenon: a case report

• Main Authors: Hewitt Richard JD, Owa Anthony O
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2009-01-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Case Reports
• Online Access: http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/22

<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>