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High-resolution computed tomography temporal bone imaging in achondroplasia.

Puneet S Kochar¹, Priti Soin², Ayah Megahed³

¹Department of Radiology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

|May 6, 2021

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Achondroplasia, a genetic disorder affecting bone growth, can cause hearing loss due to specific temporal bone changes. Imaging revealed characteristic morphological abnormalities in a patient with achondroplasia and hearing impairment.

Keywords:

Achondroplasia high-resolution computed tomography temporal bone towering petrous ridges

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Radiology
Otolaryngology

Background:

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal endochondral ossification, resulting in disproportionate dwarfism.
Morphological changes in the temporal bone are implicated in hearing loss among individuals with achondroplasia.

Observation:

A patient with achondroplasia presented with hearing loss.
Radiological imaging of the temporal bones was performed to investigate the cause of hearing loss.

Findings:

High-resolution computed tomography (CT) of the temporal bones revealed distinct morphological abnormalities.
These abnormalities are consistent with those typically observed in achondroplasia.

Implications:

Understanding these temporal bone abnormalities is crucial for diagnosing and managing hearing loss in achondroplasia patients.
This case highlights the importance of detailed radiological assessment of the temporal bone in achondroplasia.