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Pathology of labyrinthine ossification

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Christopher deSouza ,
Michael M. Paparella ,
Pat Schachern  and
Tae H. Yoon
Christopher deSouza*
Affiliation:
Research Affiliate, International Hearing Foundation, Minneapolis. ENT Consultant: Holy Family Hospital, Holy Spirit Hospital & St. Elizabeth's Hospital.
Michael M. Paparella
Affiliation:
Clinical Professor and Chairman Emeritus Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota. Secretary, International Hearing Foundation.
Pat Schachern
Affiliation:
International Hearing Foundation (Minnesota, U.S.A.).
Tae H. Yoon
Affiliation:
International Hearing Foundation (Minnesota, U.S.A.).
*
Chris deSouza, St Peter's Colony, 16 Xavier House, Manuel Gonsalves Road, Bandra, Bombay 400 050, India.
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Abstract

Ossification of the inner ear is the result of multifactorial pathogeneses, such as infection or malignant infiltration, and otosclerosis. Ossification of the innerear spaces is a well documented sequela of suppurative labyrinthitis. In this study of human temporal bones, sections from 14 patients (28 temporal bones)were studied. In additionto the osseous tissue within the inner ear, findings included neoplasms, otosclerosis, otitis media, trauma, and Fabry's disease. We have attempted to correlate these conditions and their influence on the formation of osseous tissue within the spaces of the inner ear. Tympanogenic infection and vascular compromise were found to play an important role in ossification. The scala tympani ofthe basal turn of the cochlea was frequently the site involved.

Keywords

LabyrinthTemporal bone neoplasmsOtits mediaOtoscelorsisFabry's desease
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 8 , August 1991 , pp. 621 - 624
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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