Bilateral Internal Auditory Canal (IAC) Duplication with Congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)-A Case Report

Authors

  • Nik Adilah Nik Othman Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head& Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, USM, 16150 Kubang Kerian Kelantan
  • Nur Saadah Mohamad Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • Ahmad Aizuddin Mohamad Jamali Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • Mohd Shafie Abdullah Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • Mohd Khairi Md Daud Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v20i4.1757

Keywords:

Duplicate IAC; , Bilateral Duplicate IAC; , sensorineural hearing loss;, Down syndrome

Abstract

Duplication of the internal auditory canal is a rare entity. It can be unilateral or bilateral involvement and usually found during an investigation of sensorineural hearing loss or facial nerve palsy. We report this image finding in a child with Down syndrome with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss. There was no facial nerve palsy. We highlight the rarity of this image finding and the importance of imaging for detection of middle and inner ear abnormality in a case of congenital sensorineural hearing loss as it helps in decision making for the suitable treatment.

Keywords: Duplicate IAC; Bilateral Duplicate IAC; sensorineural hearing loss; Down syndrome

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Published

01.10.2021

How to Cite

Nik Othman, N. A., Mohamad, N. S. ., Mohamad Jamali, A. A. ., Abdullah, M. S. ., & Md Daud, M. K. . (2021). Bilateral Internal Auditory Canal (IAC) Duplication with Congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)-A Case Report. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 20(4). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v20i4.1757