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Congenital middle ear encephalocele initially seen with facial paresis
1Department of Otolaryngology, Carmel Lady Davis Hospital, Haifa, Israel.
Abstract:
Congenital middle ear encephalocele (CMEE) is a rare entity, previously reported in only 29 patients. It might originate from dehiscence of the tegmen tympani or antri or the bony plate of the posterior fossa. The common presenting symptoms are spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea and/or rhinorrhea, persistent "serious otitis media," conductive hearing loss, and, occasionally, recurrent meningitis. We report a case of CMEE initially seen with progressive facial paresis, review the previously reported cases of CMEE, and discuss the pathogenesis and surgical management.
Insights
Congenital middle ear encephalocele (CMEE) is a rare condition often presenting with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage or hearing loss. This report details a unique case and discusses CMEE
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Congenital middle ear encephalocele (CMEE) is a rare condition characterized by brain tissue protrusion into the middle ear space.
- It is often associated with defects in the tegmen tympani or posterior fossa bony plate.
Observation:
- This study reports a rare case of CMEE presenting with progressive facial paresis.
- Commonly reported symptoms include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea/rhinorrhea, chronic otitis media, conductive hearing loss, and meningitis.
Findings:
- The case highlights facial nerve involvement as a presenting symptom of CMEE.
- A review of existing literature on CMEE pathogenesis and surgical management is presented.
Implications:
- Understanding CMEE's varied presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.
- This case contributes to the limited understanding of CMEE pathogenesis and surgical strategies.