Major Ear Aplasia and Cochleovestibular Dysplasia: Rare Congenital Malformation about a Case

Louise, Mouangue-Mbonjo and Jeannette, Epée Ngoué and Pauline, Mantho Fopa and Amadou, Njifou Njimah (2023) Major Ear Aplasia and Cochleovestibular Dysplasia: Rare Congenital Malformation about a Case. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 12 (06). pp. 397-404. ISSN 2168-5452

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Abstract

Introduction: The congenital malformations of the ear are rare and often isolated, may be unilateral or bilateral, and can be associated with another syndromic malformation. Such malformations so not necessarily impact aesthetics and social relations. Case Presentation: The authors report the case of Samuel M, male born at 38 WA, who is the first child of healthy parents from the same socio-cultural area. His birth weight was 2800 g and he did not have any risk factors for deafness or concept of obstetrical trauma. He presented with congenital malformation manifesting as bilateral ear aplasia with unilateral facial paralysis. Computed tomography revealed abnormalities of the inner ear; functional explorations, such as PEA and OEA, showed findings in favor of bilateral cophosis. ASSR (Auditory Steady-State Responses) was not performed. The announcement of the serious diagnosis of deafness requires multidisciplinary care in order to plan a therapeutic program to limit the impact on the development of language, schooling, and consequently, the socio-professional future of children. Conclusion: This clinical case underlines the fact that interest of the clinical interview before possible multiple surgery does not always guarantee the satisfaction of the desire for repair in this type of patient.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 09 Nov 2023 04:55
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2023 04:55
URI: http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/3555

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