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Post-traumatic Ossifying Labyrinthitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Labyrinthitis ossificans is a rare but serious complication that can occur following inner ear trauma, often resulting in irreversible sensorineural hearing loss. We present the case of a 22-year-old male who developed progressive sensorineural hearing loss after a motor vehicle accident. High-resolution CT and MRI revealed ossification within the membranous labyrinth, consistent with labyrinthitis ossificans. This case highlights the importance of early radiologic assessment in post-traumatic hearing loss, as timely diagnosis is essential for optimizing cochlear implantation outcomes and preserving auditory function in patients with severe inner ear damage.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93289

Authors: Firas Oueslati, Sonia Esseghaier, Chiraz Halwani, Moncef Aloui, Younes Arous

Institution: Military Hospital of Tunis

Language: English

Topic: Vestibular and auditory disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414534710