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  • Pediatric radiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical imaging

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  • Pediatric hearing screening in Germany since 2009 enables early detection of hearing disorders.
  • Early intervention is vital for optimal language development in children.
  • Medical imaging is fundamental for diagnosing hearing loss and planning therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present imaging findings of common pediatric hearing disorders.
  • To highlight the specific roles of CT and MRI in diagnosis.
  • To correlate imaging findings with specific causes of hearing loss.

Main Methods:

  • Review of imaging findings for pediatric hearing disorders.
  • Emphasis on the application of Computed Tomography (CT).
  • Emphasis on the application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), including high-resolution T2-3D sequences.

Main Results:

  • CT is preferred for conductive hearing loss; CT and MRI are optimal for sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Common causes of conductive hearing loss include chronic inflammation and cholesteatoma.
  • Congenital malformations are frequent causes of sensorineural hearing loss, affecting the inner ear, cochlear nerve, or cerebrum.

Conclusions:

  • CT and MRI are indispensable for identifying morphological causes of hearing disorders.
  • Imaging clarifies surgical candidacy for hearing improvement or cochlear implantation.
  • Preoperative identification of anatomical variants and contraindications is critical for surgical safety.