Temporal Bone Findings in a Newborn Infant with Multiple Congenital Anomalies

Abstract

Temporal findings were described in the case of a newborn infant with severe congenital anomalies. The autopsy demonstrated severe multiple bone abnormalities in the face and extremities, but no organ abnormalities. Middle and inner ear anomalies were characterized by columella-shaped stapes on both sides, deformed cochlea and absence of spiral ganglion cells on the left side, enlarged saccule and common crus, abnormal branch of superior vestibular nerve on the left side, and wide endolymphatic duct and sac on the right side.

Key Words:

• temporal bone pathology
• congenital anomalies
• inner ear anomalies