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Goodhill syndrome: a case report.
Anouar Ben Ameur El Youbi1, Meryeme Alami1, Najib Benmansour1
1Department of Otolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery, Hassan II University Hospital, Fes, Morocco.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|July 22, 2024
Summary
House-Goodhill syndrome, a rare cause of conductive hearing loss with a normal eardrum, was successfully treated with surgery. This intervention significantly improved the patient's hearing function.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Conductive hearing loss with a normal tympanic membrane necessitates investigation, with otospongiosis being common and House syndrome rare.
- Systematic investigation is crucial for diagnosing rare causes of hearing loss.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old woman presented with conductive hearing loss and an unremarkable tympanic membrane.
- Temporal bone computed tomography (CT) scan revealed fixation of the malleus head, indicative of House-Goodhill syndrome.
Findings:
- House-Goodhill syndrome, characterized by malleus head fixation, was diagnosed.
- Surgical removal of attic bone synostosis led to significant clinical improvement.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention can effectively treat House-Goodhill syndrome.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in conductive hearing loss with normal tympanic membranes.
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