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Recurrent meningitis and cerebrospinal fluid leak-two sides of the same vestibulocochlear defect: report of three cases.

Authors :
Ben-Shoshan M
DeRowe A
Grisaru-Soen G
Ben-Sira L
Miller E
Source :
European journal of pediatrics [Eur J Pediatr] 2007 Mar; Vol. 166 (3), pp. 269-72. Date of Electronic Publication: 2006 Aug 31.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Cochlear dysplasia is a rare congenital anomaly. However, early detection of this anomaly can prevent serious consequences. We describe three cases of cochlear dysplasia that presented with recurrent meningitis and cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) leak in children in which early diagnosis prevented further complications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0340-6199
Volume :
166
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16944239
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-006-0236-7