Incidental Finding of a Persistent Stapedial Artery in a Patient Presenting With Conductive Hearing Loss

A persistent stapedial artery is a congenital vascular malformation that can cause tinnitus and/or conductive hearing loss. Although rare, this case highlights the importance of recognizing aberrant anatomy as a potential cause of patients’ symptoms. It also demonstrates how to recognize and treat p...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2023-11, Vol.102 (11), p.NP552-NP555
Main Authors: O’Bryan, Collin J., Klemens, James J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Congenital diseases
Deformities
Ears & hearing
Hearing loss
Veins & arteries
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Summary:A persistent stapedial artery is a congenital vascular malformation that can cause tinnitus and/or conductive hearing loss. Although rare, this case highlights the importance of recognizing aberrant anatomy as a potential cause of patients’ symptoms. It also demonstrates how to recognize and treat patients with a symptomatic persistent stapedial artery.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/01455613211032005