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Round window membrane rupture.

P M Goodman, W T Morioka

    The Laryngoscope
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Sudden hearing loss and vertigo can result from round window membrane rupture. A large round window niche may predispose individuals to this surgically correctable condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Round window membrane (RWM) rupture is an identified cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and vertigo.
    • Barotrauma is a potential cause of RWM rupture, leading to significant auditory and vestibular dysfunction.

    Observation:

    • A case report details a 19-year-old male experiencing RWM rupture attributed to barotrauma.
    • Surgical exploration identified an unusually large round window niche and membrane in the affected individual.

    Findings:

    • The patient's anatomical variation, specifically a large RWM niche, may have increased susceptibility to barotrauma-induced rupture.
    • Diagnostic approaches and successful surgical interventions for RWM rupture are discussed.

    Implications:

    • Understanding anatomical predispositions can aid in diagnosing and managing RWM rupture.
    • Early surgical correction offers a viable treatment for sudden hearing loss and vertigo caused by RWM rupture.