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Persistent Stapedial Artery in Adhesive Otitis Media: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A persistent stapedial artery (PSA) is a rare embryologic remnant that typically involutes at week 10 of embryogenesis. However, if it is persistent, it may lead to conductive hearing loss and pulsatile tinnitus. It is of utmost importance to identify such an anomaly, as it leads to serious complications intraoperatively if overlooked. Proper clinical and radiological assessment helps an otologist recognize the PSA. We describe the case of a 24-year-old female presenting with a chronically discharging ear in addition to pulsatile tinnitus and conductive hearing loss with an incidental finding of a PSA upon otoscopy.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66922

Authors: Norah S AlOtaibi, Sarah S AlOtaibi, Abdulaziz M AlAbdulkareem, Naif K AlOsaimi, Faisal A AlFadhel, Fahad N AlTamimi

Institutions: Alfaisal University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, King Saud Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs

Language: English

Topic: Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401614440