The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

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Osteoma of the internal auditory canal presenting with sudden unilateral hearing loss

V. Singha1 c1, J. A. D. Annisa2 and G. B. Todda1

a1 Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, Wilts SP2 8BJ

a2 Department of Clinical Radiology, Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, Wilts SP2 8BJ

Abstract

A case of an unilateral sensorineural hearing loss of sudden onset, due to an osteoma in the internal auditory canal is presented. As far as the authors are aware an osteoma at this site associated with a hearing loss occuring within a few hours has not previously been reported.

(Accepted June 17 1992)

Correspondence:

c1 Mr V. Singh, F.R.C.S.Ed Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, Wilts SP2 8BJ

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(Salisbury)

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