Jeffrey Sachs MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Colin Michael Segovis MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Michael E. Zapadka DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a major cause of childhood disability with significant implications on language development, school performance and social integration. Cross-sectional imaging plays an integral role in evaluating children with SNHL and otolaryngologists routinely request CT or MRI exams to assess anatomy of the temporal bone and evaluate potential causes for hearing loss. Because early diagnosis and intervention can improve language development in children, these studies are now ordered with increased frequency, even in the community setting. Knowledge of the anatomy and spectrum of congenital and acquired pathologies associated with SNHL in children is requisite for the radiologist to add value in clinical practice. Radiologists will increase their confidence in approaching the pediatric temporal bone and recognizing common pathologies by utilizing a practical, step-wise guide.

-Anatomy of the temporal bone. -Differential considerations for SNHL in the pediatric population. -Image-rich examples of the most common causes of SNHL in children with emphasis on high-resolution CT of the temporal bone and MRI. Appropriate emphasis on unique anatomic, embryologic, and pathophysiologic concepts will be discussed. -A practical, step-wise approach to the evaluation of inner ear anomalies in pediatric patients.

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Sachs, J, Segovis, C, Zapadka, M, Practical Approach to Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Pediatric Patients.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015785.html