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Superior Canal Dehiscence Involving the Superior Petrosal Sinus: A Novel Classification Scheme
Alex D Sweeney1,2, Brendan P O'Connell3, Neil S Patel4
1Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine.
Objectives:
To highlight superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) involving the superior petrosal sinus (SPS), and to propose a novel classification system for SPS associated SSCD with potential surgical implications.
Study Design:
Multicenter retrospective review.
Setting:
Three tertiary referral centers.
Patients:
All patients diagnosed with SPS associated SSCD (1/2000 to 8/2016). Radiographic findings and clinical symptoms were analyzed.
Intervention:
Surgical repair or observation.
Main Outcome Measure:
Radiographic findings and clinical symptoms were analyzed.
Results:
Thirty-three dehiscences (30 patients) involving the SPS were identified. The average age at the time of presentation was 52.5 years (median, 56.9; range, 4.9-75.3 yr), and 53.3% of patients were men. Three patients had bilateral SPS associated SSCD. The most common associated symptoms at presentation were episodic vertigo (63.6%), subjective hearing loss (60.6%), and aural fullness (57.6%). Four distinct types of dehiscence were identified: class Ia. SSCD involving a single dehiscence into an otherwise normal appearing SPS; class Ib. SSCD involving a single dehiscence into an apparent venous anomaly of the SPS; class IIa. SSCD involving two distinct dehiscences into the middle cranial fossa and the SPS; class IIb. SSCD involving a single confluent dehiscence into the middle cranial fossa and the SPS.
Conclusions:
SSCD involving the SPS represents a small but distinct subset of SSCD cases. This scenario can create a unique set of symptoms and surgical challenges when intervention is sought. Clinical findings and considerations for surgical intervention are provided to facilitate effective diagnosis and management.
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