Pediatric otosclerosis: Case report and literature review

Otospongiosis is an osteodystrophy of the temporal bone, characterized by disordered neoformation and deposition of bone, characterized by the presence of a progressive conductive, sensorineural or mixed hearing loss and tinnitus. Typically, otospongiosis presents as a slowly progressive conductive...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology 2008-03, Vol.74 (2), p.303-306
Main Authors: Salomone, Raquel, Riskalla, Paulo Emmanuel, Vicente, Andy de Oliveira, Boccalini, Maria Carmela Cundari, Chaves, Adriana Gonzaga, Lopes, Renata, Felin Filho, Gilberto Bolivar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Child
childhood
Diagnosis, Differential
Disease Progression
hearing loss
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - etiology
Hearing Tests
Humans
Male
Otitis Media - diagnosis
Otosclerosis - complications
Otosclerosis - diagnosis
otospongiosis
Temporal Bone - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Otospongiosis is an osteodystrophy of the temporal bone, characterized by disordered neoformation and deposition of bone, characterized by the presence of a progressive conductive, sensorineural or mixed hearing loss and tinnitus. Typically, otospongiosis presents as a slowly progressive conductive hearing loss in the third to fourth decade of life. Uncommonly children and adolescents may also have conductive or sensorineural hearing loss caused by otosclerosis. We describe a case of an 11-year-old patient, with progressive unilateral conductive hearing loss for 5 years. The otoscopic examination revealed a positive Schwartz's sign in the left ear. Audiometry, impedanciometry and CT scan showed characteristics that suggested otospongiosis. We reviewed clinical aspects, diagnosis and the therapeutic approach for otospongiosis in children.
ISSN:1808-8694
1808-8686
DOI:10.1016/S1808-8694(15)31105-8