Enlarged cochlear aqueduct

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1998 Feb;19(2):330-2.

Abstract

Enlargement of the cochlear aqueduct is a controversial topic, with experienced investigators doubting its existence because of a lack of published cases. We describe the CT appearance of an enlarged cochlear aqueduct in a patient with advanced congenital inner ear anomalies and congenital hearing loss. The intent of this article is to present the CT appearance of a presumably enlarged cochlear aqueduct and to underscore the need to examine this structure in patients with congenital hearing loss.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cochlear Aqueduct / abnormalities*
  • Cochlear Aqueduct / diagnostic imaging
  • Cochlear Implantation
  • Deafness / congenital*
  • Deafness / diagnostic imaging
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Ear, Inner / abnormalities*
  • Ear, Inner / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*