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Conductive hearing loss from ossicular compression by aberrant vessel

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Middle ear vascular anomalies are an uncommon and frequently overlooked cause of conductive hearing loss (CHL). Their clinical presentation can mimic more prevalent conditions, making diagnosis and management challenging. Without appropriate imaging and evaluation, such cases may lead to unnecessary and potentially harmful interventions. We report the case of a 31-year-old woman with chronic right-sided CHL due to a vascular anomaly compressing the ossicles. This case underscores the critical role of high-resolution imaging in diagnosing rare etiologies of CHL and guiding safe, informed management.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf711

Authors: Homood M Almutairi, Noura F Alanazi, Abdulrahman Fahad Alboqamie, Lulwah Alalayat

Institutions: Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000