Background: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is still a complex and challenging process which requires clinical evidence regarding its etiology, treatment and prognostic factors. Therefore, determination of prognostic factors might aid in the selection of proper treatment modality. Aims: The aim of this study is to analyze whether there is...
Prognostic Factors in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Histopathology of inner ear malformations: Do we have enough evidence to explain pathophysiology?
Objective: To investigate the histopathology of inner ear malformations (IEMs) in order to explain their pathophysiology. Method: Light microscopy was used to study 33 specimens exhibiting various IEMs in the collection of the Otopathology Laboratory at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Results: The investigation found 18 incidences of...